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 863982 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 864036 epoch_slot_no: 36 block_no: 863940 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1844 time: 2018-04-11 21:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x682a6792e811981dc8d5bc6afd0b0ea7a20df4a2c2b996a4b895eeb5fc98c76eBlock Operator
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