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 867753 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 867808 epoch_slot_no: 3808 block_no: 867711 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-04-12 18:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x27c4cb451b308bf08356c8ae55a6b849204d8c9326fb119e9c8840ac7dcb76b6Block Operator
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