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 888437 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 888493 epoch_slot_no: 2893 block_no: 888394 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2722 time: 2018-04-17 13:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x76e86c0c3b10f58fcad74912b6658744adcae36bb513727c1240f2127f6861abBlock Operator
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