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 866556 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 866611 epoch_slot_no: 2611 block_no: 866514 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2446 time: 2018-04-12 12:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9bad8e61ef9f383c7c20400ece9d74ea913ea997b3377bf3c7fc90988e84e8d8Block Operator
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