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 886761 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 886816 epoch_slot_no: 1216 block_no: 886718 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2289 time: 2018-04-17 04:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa3a58dcc29f5d35e90523eb30cb7b88324bba9bddd8f7b70ee115aebe5cd71cBlock Operator
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