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 886904 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 886959 epoch_slot_no: 1359 block_no: 886861 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2018-04-17 05:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7de5781bf111db9bbbb92da0d6e025845c9ebc107d4c65e4b80fca1e3356a166Block Operator
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