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 887429 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 887484 epoch_slot_no: 1884 block_no: 887386 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1575 time: 2018-04-17 08:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc9171d6b7d50737fecf3b07f5309108b55ec1bdeac0b8b7e250be3aee49241a4Block Operator
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