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 863532 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 863587 epoch_slot_no: 21187 block_no: 863491 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6094 time: 2018-04-11 19:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x47d8956b8b47b41ac3104bfda62aab90c900e39c30a13309bee564a868c63a87Block Operator
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