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 863692 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 863747 epoch_slot_no: 21347 block_no: 863651 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-11 20:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa083222043a22f0696c9d5f62d006a10c51e494fbaf6bdd0b65f2a8b9e8bdcc3Block Operator
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