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 886176 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 886231 epoch_slot_no: 631 block_no: 886133 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4080 time: 2018-04-17 01:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc6a4e2c9efe71adfd6cc3e6945545b3648c10de4167ebede2f1dc737e69ec0e4Block Operator
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