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 886968 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 887023 epoch_slot_no: 1423 block_no: 886925 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3980 time: 2018-04-17 05:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb42ed58668b3b1865f420a69971a7a1a53d8cd998bc823563a4f04a0aae624b2Block Operator
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