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 886139 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 886194 epoch_slot_no: 594 block_no: 886096 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1304 time: 2018-04-17 01:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b4f22aeb75a5d3747c64defa7157d2382934ba2b2efa58e48e35b369d4dd778Block Operator
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