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 867154 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 867209 epoch_slot_no: 3209 block_no: 867112 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1394 time: 2018-04-12 15:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x91ae068b4f2b524afd44054ae8afcfbad859fc2262dafe6099b8e6da63501f82Block Operator
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