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 887647 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 887702 epoch_slot_no: 2102 block_no: 887604 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3992 time: 2018-04-17 09:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x57295ea59d5519c2a00cf4c0870c620e94ea49a8de6287cafdbc68369456b86cBlock Operator
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