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 863292 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 863347 epoch_slot_no: 20947 block_no: 863251 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-11 18:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x18cbf72df13a7e263408df8d9b4f7fd1d79d5f785064b82cc2287d5b9b40b381Block Operator
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