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 863397 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 863452 epoch_slot_no: 21052 block_no: 863356 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1391 time: 2018-04-11 18:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbc32271fc7853f6aab0380d7d7de9ca2b9f08b4588eec47c5e5f5c0e9391ba5aBlock Operator
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