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 888485 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 888541 epoch_slot_no: 2941 block_no: 888442 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2224 time: 2018-04-17 14:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7548d958f17fa111c164ffd4dbdeaa603331447bc4a3f0e95eab1f83fd4bfa01Block Operator
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