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 865644 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 865699 epoch_slot_no: 1699 block_no: 865602 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3542 time: 2018-04-12 07:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0051f692ec57938dcc58cc568b4ddf27494099b9f40bd58289cd860123e0de5aBlock Operator
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