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 886370 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 886425 epoch_slot_no: 825 block_no: 886327 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2018-04-17 02:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc57f52e4748b983f9d77c6a5c1785d372dca56658653edb40b332efcc90e5a89Block Operator
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