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 863229 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 863284 epoch_slot_no: 20884 block_no: 863188 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1374 time: 2018-04-11 17:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c6384d0822a48627144dae44eed4e70fb3b5bc183f17dcec77ad5f33aca7582Block Operator
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