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 863232 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 863287 epoch_slot_no: 20887 block_no: 863191 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1736 time: 2018-04-11 17:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x30f522913a0f20eec9e0cdf876273b9bfd7889df1f9dee8db603292666ff35a0Block Operator
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