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 887861 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 887916 epoch_slot_no: 2316 block_no: 887818 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1570 time: 2018-04-17 10:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9feff15e2c66f02417e9fc7a94b71134c95069f3c2759e1abf75de6ea639b8b5Block Operator
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