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 867758 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 867813 epoch_slot_no: 3813 block_no: 867716 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2114 time: 2018-04-12 18:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb619fa398753f7664d0a4809557e1b2e7aa256280a9a98a53125218e3e45cbc6Block Operator
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