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 864852 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 864907 epoch_slot_no: 907 block_no: 864810 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1369 time: 2018-04-12 02:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1bceaee8f532b25a0d1f6db8116e5df90fc8f0d65b30f974d2b60cd75ba1ccc9Block Operator
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