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 865913 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 865968 epoch_slot_no: 1968 block_no: 865871 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1755 time: 2018-04-12 08:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc66cdb95cb471ffdb31644157cc8c3e6473245c92a58f45370226de1459ae4b9Block Operator
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