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 867219 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 867274 epoch_slot_no: 3274 block_no: 867177 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2468 time: 2018-04-12 15:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4126774ce0565956ea9ebf828d43f025d104d375e355c8f264db498fe17bcaceBlock Operator
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