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 863319 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 863374 epoch_slot_no: 20974 block_no: 863278 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1749 time: 2018-04-11 18:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x403f764c6de2fc1137b2188f04255ee9af99d424fa2cae9b31f5f60d1626174dBlock Operator
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