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 866960 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 867015 epoch_slot_no: 3015 block_no: 866918 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2018-04-12 14:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x113cdbf0b8d3183f5c73e8dd75222b60578c4c0e07057cf87eda464533a848e3Block Operator
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