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 865661 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 865716 epoch_slot_no: 1716 block_no: 865619 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1934 time: 2018-04-12 07:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9fdd921d3edfc660ba6109ce676e0da58d3de8f960f0aa5c45d5ef5be31ba955Block Operator
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