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 866012 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 866067 epoch_slot_no: 2067 block_no: 865970 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1726 time: 2018-04-12 09:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x38c3933c073df1149cfc98f18aa2916126e4fc7d80f50d1cf7853a63ec1c46b4Block Operator
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