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 887246 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 887301 epoch_slot_no: 1701 block_no: 887203 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3016 time: 2018-04-17 07:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe93a8bc9e5d242599315f39e3d648017b529b8a1a92013ac6659431a6a49b44eBlock Operator
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