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 865919 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 865974 epoch_slot_no: 1974 block_no: 865877 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1919 time: 2018-04-12 08:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69de78afb4794fa228d54a3e43a0c5ae7caeceb0a500fe4d0681faaea55fcb33Block Operator
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