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 886725 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 886780 epoch_slot_no: 1180 block_no: 886682 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2755 time: 2018-04-17 04:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4725556894893e5cf382d71c11c5cc4e5b61a26fff986e82f3c81e7555f8674Block Operator
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