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 864495 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 864549 epoch_slot_no: 549 block_no: 864453 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-04-12 00:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a1dccf1bde6f3819e9d7f92b8ff911f11a8366c6b12129c8e71681fdc3bf5afBlock Operator
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