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 862520 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 862575 epoch_slot_no: 20175 block_no: 862479 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1354 time: 2018-04-11 13:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe6c49289f8f60600b600a3b7124f848ed00e37abf662ba4a936f74c5ee196219Block Operator
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