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 865530 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 865585 epoch_slot_no: 1585 block_no: 865488 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2018-04-12 06:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd067c96bcefa627baf621c2f4128026613d4d84baadd93f1d2a26c7c77f6b9beBlock Operator
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