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 866692 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 866747 epoch_slot_no: 2747 block_no: 866650 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4107 time: 2018-04-12 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5758a6ed1ee817846a6d4b66e2a8bfafc98e264012179536c3dc4df0520deaaeBlock Operator
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