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 888470 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 888526 epoch_slot_no: 2926 block_no: 888427 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2103 time: 2018-04-17 14:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x30cf6fb6c977bade6640fc3134b521f6939220a0a9710655bc358d79def8d01bBlock Operator
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