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 887850 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 887905 epoch_slot_no: 2305 block_no: 887807 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2461 time: 2018-04-17 10:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x523873bc0af4db9fe49e80e5e3de86fa27469971057b09515f4b8c9d90b85c2bBlock Operator
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