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 863332 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 863387 epoch_slot_no: 20987 block_no: 863291 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1276 time: 2018-04-11 18:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2a7bd54f11fd7afe4374a35e9c8e49ee4fdef1442c9d7d7844092205e67453f4Block Operator
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