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 888455 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 888511 epoch_slot_no: 2911 block_no: 888412 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2470 time: 2018-04-17 13:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c85f5ca615fe71177c63befc0b54b4a0dd387411b375b12e828b7af58064748Block Operator
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