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 863787 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 863842 epoch_slot_no: 21442 block_no: 863746 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1560 time: 2018-04-11 20:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdbf65bd381df71b0743538986b39188afd466577ce3f930e2e4636f0f215fa38Block Operator
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