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 888555 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 888611 epoch_slot_no: 3011 block_no: 888512 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 943 time: 2018-04-17 14:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcfe06a67eb255468482c8a07cd0b43d8a9676eed5636c8130744818c944ca8aaBlock Operator
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