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 866971 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 867026 epoch_slot_no: 3026 block_no: 866929 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1636 time: 2018-04-12 14:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x040abdcacef980283f92f9342b3b1cb24d838c69c6e00c58524e96d20955beb7Block Operator
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