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 888521 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 888577 epoch_slot_no: 2977 block_no: 888478 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-04-17 14:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb3351cf367920c8ce9ef159df1db7a7301fc888ff00ed1df1f927b4118382987Block Operator
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