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 865720 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 865775 epoch_slot_no: 1775 block_no: 865678 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1394 time: 2018-04-12 07:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d3be800c3819d902b464eced3ef6c13dbdca62650b5717f562a48b09e2c4164Block Operator
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