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 886984 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 887039 epoch_slot_no: 1439 block_no: 886941 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2185 time: 2018-04-17 05:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x11e96df3946066330910cafa38c9a84791420697b77e1717849d0dc0b155b809Block Operator
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