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 864535 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 864589 epoch_slot_no: 589 block_no: 864493 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1208 time: 2018-04-12 01:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e476e150246d00b3b0c094d11e6dec9819969a0746f3b3e816169b3a244bb65Block Operator
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