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 862257 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 862312 epoch_slot_no: 19912 block_no: 862216 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1379 time: 2018-04-11 12:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x41c3d9939ef9464bcc29612ddee16e6ff5c351d1ef3bacc92b9570953f32cb24Block Operator
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