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 888146 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 888201 epoch_slot_no: 2601 block_no: 888103 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4459 time: 2018-04-17 12:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b531e90a8f84ee8358420bffebb0274759060edb759169dda6e9b6eb62f5c02Block Operator
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