A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 887166 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 887221 epoch_slot_no: 1621 block_no: 887123 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2111 time: 2018-04-17 06:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ae2204a2cc34d8a25a40c042be1facbc595069410c21d4e1f04b98b16bdc9b2Block Operator
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