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 865888 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 865943 epoch_slot_no: 1943 block_no: 865846 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1753 time: 2018-04-12 08:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef02022f8ecf8c22ef011058e4b318a0a3bebca8449467689b4bd925b47627efBlock Operator
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