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 865431 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 865486 epoch_slot_no: 1486 block_no: 865389 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1744 time: 2018-04-12 06:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xecca63e60b15cf430ca62c68cd73e69dc2aadb636e214a29c21905b865315d3eBlock Operator
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