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 865789 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 865844 epoch_slot_no: 1844 block_no: 865747 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2018-04-12 07:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x822223ce91296f8d6006f53f5ee74b8909dbca5b113421276df5357c5e90a1feBlock Operator
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