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 887852 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 887907 epoch_slot_no: 2307 block_no: 887809 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1390 time: 2018-04-17 10:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfcb1eec591a55f4b7c81887c6fdbb3e9088e1aba9b745c815ee16f181a73c76fBlock Operator
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