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 863497 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 863552 epoch_slot_no: 21152 block_no: 863456 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1211 time: 2018-04-11 19:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x922dc66ae420c22a8c844abf6a78dd395d009a0b2da88b1c33f70f63770b1a0cBlock Operator
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