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 865376 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 865431 epoch_slot_no: 1431 block_no: 865334 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1388 time: 2018-04-12 05:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x734f4921d7e3e24af1df1113c79ab28a4915da97977dab4f1e7c6238b9ce5daaBlock Operator
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