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 888212 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 888267 epoch_slot_no: 2667 block_no: 888169 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2936 time: 2018-04-17 12:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe40859d08cd7734a4ea6fa041b151166a6559d4f4f4b4dcfec923fc1a887e9ffBlock Operator
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