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 864157 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 864211 epoch_slot_no: 211 block_no: 864115 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1570 time: 2018-04-11 22:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdda632f3c12fc28439d834f0f8c3b8729676b6aa44fca7fcca156cb44bc144e2Block Operator
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