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 866609 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 866664 epoch_slot_no: 2664 block_no: 866567 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1214 time: 2018-04-12 12:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x645032eed71200d7629b47a4ce6b91d58250b8a28544d78f872e9cc1e479e7b8Block Operator
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