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 86272 Details
Epoch: 3 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 86296 epoch_slot_no: 21496 block_no: 86267 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1751 time: 2017-10-13 21:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccf300a8a009e043ad2c458ff29799d583a4458eb502b3b7be7409925dee127aBlock Operator
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