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 867626 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 867681 epoch_slot_no: 3681 block_no: 867584 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2008 time: 2018-04-12 18:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e72d2e8e7a094f3b4ad7a185379814f3048e5425563476717e9f6aa48b27d15Block Operator
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