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 863485 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 863540 epoch_slot_no: 21140 block_no: 863444 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2180 time: 2018-04-11 19:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x505eb88fe76b97d77b257ee84ffa33dcbc8477cc62c694d71820f0715d826aaaBlock Operator
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