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 887230 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 887285 epoch_slot_no: 1685 block_no: 887187 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2018-04-17 07:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb4b1673e9b6e07e8156bb4f1b7c999d7bb9d816a24d26e3bcd313bd9ab47e126Block Operator
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