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 862286 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 862341 epoch_slot_no: 19941 block_no: 862245 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1566 time: 2018-04-11 12:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6ee4741c83f57b2d2a02834e2b0e4c2632ae196af2ffff18bb811341d75a6830Block Operator
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