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 863325 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 863380 epoch_slot_no: 20980 block_no: 863284 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-11 18:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x380c1bd79758101ddd98a42c226d1e58d2a200ff32c37a423d549442bb6a08baBlock Operator
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