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 866154 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 866209 epoch_slot_no: 2209 block_no: 866112 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1931 time: 2018-04-12 10:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6ebeb4a19dfb48689e30e9878e2d75e5cc4e2d28bc87b47b8d2b6ce0791ec30dBlock Operator
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