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 863963 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 864017 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 863921 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2293 time: 2018-04-11 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb186c8f7428a3f9ff4b7f7dc0041de16551646ba3a75183063068ef6192cca59Block Operator
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