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 888469 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 888525 epoch_slot_no: 2925 block_no: 888426 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2316 time: 2018-04-17 13:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb75ec49cc82bb77fedfd4f78ff49a35f645efb7411562efa5f8788d68daa683fBlock Operator
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