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 865370 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 865425 epoch_slot_no: 1425 block_no: 865328 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1394 time: 2018-04-12 05:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x169a34275f73b223ea79cc83fc1df59762682820f0a99712ce2f838a1840b3bdBlock Operator
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