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 865678 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 865733 epoch_slot_no: 1733 block_no: 865636 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1390 time: 2018-04-12 07:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbcd3646056353c6b7da534f1f2309da13ffb39ba70d788d40db82c9d51f46935Block Operator
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