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 866691 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 866746 epoch_slot_no: 2746 block_no: 866649 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4071 time: 2018-04-12 13:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x260a2d58efa0670030bd99447eaecdcee4c07ed55ae0decd93b9752499be5c3eBlock Operator
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