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 886986 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 887041 epoch_slot_no: 1441 block_no: 886943 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4086 time: 2018-04-17 05:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd28df09eea52411afb12824eac5297a72d16242b40c057ef18d47ea6b2329377Block Operator
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