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 863403 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 863458 epoch_slot_no: 21058 block_no: 863362 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3733 time: 2018-04-11 18:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c01596cf56dc6bd7536d38acd0bf274109f7ab05e190c98c240d689557aae60Block Operator
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