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 885997 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 886052 epoch_slot_no: 452 block_no: 885954 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2300 time: 2018-04-17 00:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xce502fa6db725349ab1e7d57f7a55da173df70b101acc6bff99b663fd5ad1b32Block Operator
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