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 888826 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 888882 epoch_slot_no: 3282 block_no: 888783 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1886 time: 2018-04-17 15:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xec28cdf24cbf570ea3ca2be10d50841a8d6d65a8e237c1fdc7a08c44ff391c9cBlock Operator
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