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 865660 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 865715 epoch_slot_no: 1715 block_no: 865618 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3192 time: 2018-04-12 07:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1beaf1931857785e33f9a01f36666a4d93f05566559621cd320f06c13b083f0aBlock Operator
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