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 863571 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 863626 epoch_slot_no: 21226 block_no: 863530 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2018-04-11 19:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x07e626c6d4cfdf9c9cb7573c28a175493ceb3896a9f21fd3ee5b3f8030fd5483Block Operator
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