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 866304 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 866359 epoch_slot_no: 2359 block_no: 866262 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2716 time: 2018-04-12 10:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x32a0eb71a1aa4000510246c3f4a1525f3701308a28cc01ad426a65a1c1d2f426Block Operator
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