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 886881 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 886936 epoch_slot_no: 1336 block_no: 886838 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2207 time: 2018-04-17 05:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x550e137c785d3f5ce843802a3a57d0733f78ff3ded44862e7c2da560ff2a27b6Block Operator
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