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 887905 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 887960 epoch_slot_no: 2360 block_no: 887862 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2581 time: 2018-04-17 10:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae08df49399b8cf9e394fe5d338b66e048596ee2cd53e17125653705e4b944d4Block Operator
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