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 865630 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 865685 epoch_slot_no: 1685 block_no: 865588 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1386 time: 2018-04-12 07:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x02e83eb79dd8c3045b72027147d883f42ddc65d8f5b0d1c5a059a67c26dd8470Block Operator
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