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 863348 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 863403 epoch_slot_no: 21003 block_no: 863307 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1387 time: 2018-04-11 18:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23858b5ac7243865adb07a7e4314f6652cd87faa48fdcf70b6dfe41b1d5ea7fcBlock Operator
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