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 888895 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 888951 epoch_slot_no: 3351 block_no: 888852 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2826 time: 2018-04-17 16:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x771570bc8d3e519cbcb319ee5c41f662a914d51a7acee454962b6d6ae465a96eBlock Operator
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