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 888883 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 888939 epoch_slot_no: 3339 block_no: 888840 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1572 time: 2018-04-17 16:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc4614cf8dc5fb25652e388a1208e8122e7e050fa60be13b69e92f30a26ddd473Block Operator
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