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 865536 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 865591 epoch_slot_no: 1591 block_no: 865494 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2018-04-12 06:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4fd2b043bac4980026db5dc0e24ebe0534f01737d627c645069914499d000b86Block Operator
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