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 863463 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 863518 epoch_slot_no: 21118 block_no: 863422 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1711 time: 2018-04-11 19:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a50eab9c9be3a8aab82dfbb4399cc04caf2d5f5a32fb3e7dfb3332f4b435699Block Operator
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