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 886977 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 887032 epoch_slot_no: 1432 block_no: 886934 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2018-04-17 05:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf96b85bf5b957dd7b7b9537ce8a9231fcc484b8f902a35cb4c2d1ca147bf143fBlock Operator
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