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 887560 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 887615 epoch_slot_no: 2015 block_no: 887517 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1929 time: 2018-04-17 08:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25c79d463ad0b8ea656cfdfb1a740d8c356cb4ab1fe15aae1e5d2f3835c3f5b6Block Operator
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