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 886913 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 886968 epoch_slot_no: 1368 block_no: 886870 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2112 time: 2018-04-17 05:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7a2c1b1d649b22b4b8ee51e8b7dbdc8d30e89e37fbfc8df91dc45301c223f931Block Operator
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