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 865497 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 865552 epoch_slot_no: 1552 block_no: 865455 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2637 time: 2018-04-12 06:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x51d26c10f32f3f1b59eaa18b2088aa2c5fd9862f4a1dc834b411d5fcb7d0130cBlock Operator
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