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 886584 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 886639 epoch_slot_no: 1039 block_no: 886541 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1565 time: 2018-04-17 03:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa51030a7b56a6b36b1fddc5462ca4f9cadab6642768b48207b6d99b5f84e45e2Block Operator
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