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 866706 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 866761 epoch_slot_no: 2761 block_no: 866664 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1755 time: 2018-04-12 13:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa9324bd1697ddeab5fd94a766be412bcbc6578155a0a13a8f7535dc728d9b080Block Operator
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