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 886524 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 886579 epoch_slot_no: 979 block_no: 886481 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-04-17 03:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc8752d884404d4cea6640f22be13740b8cccf16b8d0204c5664b69ce92bb46feBlock Operator
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