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 866973 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 867028 epoch_slot_no: 3028 block_no: 866931 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2018-04-12 14:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x901bd6c8e95a9293ffe30490ae771e1287581b7f95b28369d2a2b8fb4b3df7f6Block Operator
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