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 865603 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 865658 epoch_slot_no: 1658 block_no: 865561 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2108 time: 2018-04-12 06:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5753ad4bef606a98898fa8d91081fa6553a941c3e46b5256a06b5ffe026925b1Block Operator
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