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 887953 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 888008 epoch_slot_no: 2408 block_no: 887910 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2508 time: 2018-04-17 11:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc49942821563a419071af2db3213cd6e5716eaffad5f21a8d9c338df2d96b8c3Block Operator
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