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 887609 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 887664 epoch_slot_no: 2064 block_no: 887566 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2018-04-17 09:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2803da951e5cbf4efe2d9235cb7e993724c9aa391fb7034b5582172d75a7f1ffBlock Operator
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