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 863699 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 863754 epoch_slot_no: 21354 block_no: 863658 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1547 time: 2018-04-11 20:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x497d1f3772e2c186f28f7d7e005a14da6e5f1f39a718a6a0b4cc2e04f8a002a8Block Operator
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