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 865267 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 865322 epoch_slot_no: 1322 block_no: 865225 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-04-12 05:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7804235c25601282a974529538b74c9da8df71fd02dae375e4a2da809acffc04Block Operator
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