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 886687 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 886742 epoch_slot_no: 1142 block_no: 886644 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2475 time: 2018-04-17 04:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x167dd5842dbd5c8a501e60325c54a1174f11ca31d3624a3ca3606ca0cbeacf21Block Operator
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