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 888139 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 888194 epoch_slot_no: 2594 block_no: 888096 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1206 time: 2018-04-17 12:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7a9a4aad4ac845ca425ab1800b07f9f49ee5bc5c6127492175119027b0cc787fBlock Operator
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