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 862115 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 862170 epoch_slot_no: 19770 block_no: 862074 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2018-04-11 11:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x268e46abc7b1d791d560513aa7fcfc1ab37b5371ef98e96793aed2e8aaf4f803Block Operator
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