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 863446 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 863501 epoch_slot_no: 21101 block_no: 863405 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1190 time: 2018-04-11 18:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd30f856ff43eaee00a82994eef7357c6f1277560dc2c276a6a3daf73fb10f990Block Operator
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