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 863124 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 863179 epoch_slot_no: 20779 block_no: 863083 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2385 time: 2018-04-11 17:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf512dc6536e8972b0be4d5b60b2dac7e2bf440d3c20a0d78a822e330f8f1424cBlock Operator
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