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 86892 Details
Epoch: 4 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 86915 epoch_slot_no: 515 block_no: 86886 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1032 time: 2017-10-14 00:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81679c3e7d617f8d9bbe93331a777c8595a5111e8a3c136873034215502ff742Block Operator
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