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 886982 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 887037 epoch_slot_no: 1437 block_no: 886939 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2018-04-17 05:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x11862beee231d4c88d18b7947a7e5af1d83831a0482b76c281a72b1ac13be236Block Operator
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