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 865914 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 865969 epoch_slot_no: 1969 block_no: 865872 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1575 time: 2018-04-12 08:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8bac53861c724bd1578b429e7679f133f13ffa80c8a1317390d32a2fd082f2b1Block Operator
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