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 866996 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 867051 epoch_slot_no: 3051 block_no: 866954 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1208 time: 2018-04-12 14:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x578747aedcf83516d25bcc89b5968789f8a21ec4863737a74efad5c98353c24dBlock Operator
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