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 886976 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 887031 epoch_slot_no: 1431 block_no: 886933 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2461 time: 2018-04-17 05:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x990954ed47a9ca0474c0b51b7b1ed2b02612cda3a1fea81bb4a2be4312e60990Block Operator
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