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 887695 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 887750 epoch_slot_no: 2150 block_no: 887652 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2768 time: 2018-04-17 09:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9188cdf18b59d57dd36b9b00984d7c9d5d53fd22675336272f8631c3ed7875efBlock Operator
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