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 865121 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 865176 epoch_slot_no: 1176 block_no: 865079 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2779 time: 2018-04-12 04:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ac3d7835e4a278121a46dbdced98547d766bec9ee25355d6584bf8fda866e2cBlock Operator
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