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 886789 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 886844 epoch_slot_no: 1244 block_no: 886746 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2018-04-17 04:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2bfab8594255c422e7912370973260f783c7688578b1139da22bc6cb3eb7210Block Operator
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