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 862300 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 862355 epoch_slot_no: 19955 block_no: 862259 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1388 time: 2018-04-11 12:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x52a87bfc3234ccf253142dfe5f1d9f6c6eb12d13467bda3da8f777fd9eb76ea9Block Operator
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