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 886949 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 887004 epoch_slot_no: 1404 block_no: 886906 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1743 time: 2018-04-17 05:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd682b0febfb4979d75566018dc90e5df9c38bb4d253ff99a1b7b995435d0a95fBlock Operator
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