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 888777 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 888833 epoch_slot_no: 3233 block_no: 888734 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1955 time: 2018-04-17 15:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3d7ab082778e4dfae9909b64dd3f9bd999c3a4d9f8f3a9c6fbbcd6bbf298af1dBlock Operator
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