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 886336 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 886391 epoch_slot_no: 791 block_no: 886293 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2209 time: 2018-04-17 02:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xce391af624b453f71d67e087b939143878d4460433c99cbf631ac0752e306a30Block Operator
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