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 863396 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 863451 epoch_slot_no: 21051 block_no: 863355 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1354 time: 2018-04-11 18:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd259896f32777e046f9fd351f4f6528fbe5bb8ba731e3158f7f716b9b05ce3edBlock Operator
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