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 867412 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 867467 epoch_slot_no: 3467 block_no: 867370 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1920 time: 2018-04-12 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x29ac941be2fdd170c1ae94c7444908dc900e6c19d4e17f955b0c2d6077015ed8Block Operator
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