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 889004 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 889060 epoch_slot_no: 3460 block_no: 888961 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3277 time: 2018-04-17 16:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa8068f648a032d567ef7554d4795e9b369df6f5d1d421fe1eb3d50b945039227Block Operator
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