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 867690 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 867745 epoch_slot_no: 3745 block_no: 867648 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1394 time: 2018-04-12 18:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b6f0d4d9bae4c459e31abd0336e9e8db1669a1d953f07fc9ccfc153d47493eaBlock Operator
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