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 866625 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 866680 epoch_slot_no: 2680 block_no: 866583 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1115 time: 2018-04-12 12:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9396d47c23716cb38b2194b00245c83a3ed0cbf36e0e2392389b6309d33a8f37Block Operator
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