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 863126 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 863181 epoch_slot_no: 20781 block_no: 863085 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-11 17:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x308bacb73d8ed310de06a6fe0018b3c3d6c441e1bd167cf1c943100f3bf5fc87Block Operator
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