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 887619 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 887674 epoch_slot_no: 2074 block_no: 887576 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1933 time: 2018-04-17 09:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ef0811f93af4f42bf453661d4d46a8518b4f52ee6195fcf3f844662dc6301a0Block Operator
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