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 867774 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 867829 epoch_slot_no: 3829 block_no: 867732 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2465 time: 2018-04-12 19:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x43650bd9f9393ba7d93ff10b5e40ad08fda327534d2df13709e9ed89a12fa84cBlock Operator
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