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 866604 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 866659 epoch_slot_no: 2659 block_no: 866562 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2375 time: 2018-04-12 12:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe10c814d27d2a658d0476315adc2718d46c9b4e0b5974709e10e12ec87e19484Block Operator
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