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 887963 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 888018 epoch_slot_no: 2418 block_no: 887920 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1214 time: 2018-04-17 11:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc00822a7aa7a6daf17f9c0c379d21a90c65a115d3c464d170cb13170c296746dBlock Operator
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