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 865658 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 865713 epoch_slot_no: 1713 block_no: 865616 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2354 time: 2018-04-12 07:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf372b3b368d6d47adc63077333f9bf86900e5d4fd10631273c4e2d74f50c85e3Block Operator
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