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 866825 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 866880 epoch_slot_no: 2880 block_no: 866783 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1734 time: 2018-04-12 13:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x08d77a0ef5d165fbad367234106fc1bfc71e0485c1ccecba11caa5d25d24ff29Block Operator
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