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 865105 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 865160 epoch_slot_no: 1160 block_no: 865063 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3262 time: 2018-04-12 04:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x44552d5bf11df1141e3c5b01ea795b120b0b0aea29287fc48ebea8309f343250Block Operator
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