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 864907 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 864962 epoch_slot_no: 962 block_no: 864865 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1124 time: 2018-04-12 03:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5f54b9f04889b9985a3fca5bf31e4406aa2113bd542160488b3470f1905aa2a1Block Operator
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