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 887614 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 887669 epoch_slot_no: 2069 block_no: 887571 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1976 time: 2018-04-17 09:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x05db58a9f5534e04bba8f2658d13b2983dd62ad95e65312cefc6d6fb1d5c0522Block Operator
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