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 887214 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 887269 epoch_slot_no: 1669 block_no: 887171 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1657 time: 2018-04-17 07:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9915a9899877ded07e9b46b237ae2bdf8cb9427f38a4177c92c9f2c6145039a8Block Operator
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