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 863863 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 863918 epoch_slot_no: 21518 block_no: 863822 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1276 time: 2018-04-11 21:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x401010f42140f526a00d8decb563e155d3aee9e50c57827baa4e3783642fee74Block Operator
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