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 863949 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 864003 epoch_slot_no: 3 block_no: 863907 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2314 time: 2018-04-11 21:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b4c3905d96d5920964c42cddb953df2a151023dde91a92228a3da6a27e98881Block Operator
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