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 886828 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 886883 epoch_slot_no: 1283 block_no: 886785 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1747 time: 2018-04-17 04:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1e9422b0f647137af8afd3ccd13fb4e0a3d69ff3578616b9f537c05c494336f3Block Operator
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