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 865374 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 865429 epoch_slot_no: 1429 block_no: 865332 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1483 time: 2018-04-12 05:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d772533a0b25842cb076c112892da15613a89d45f735255fa6ce0324bb37995Block Operator
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