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 867787 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 867842 epoch_slot_no: 3842 block_no: 867745 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1575 time: 2018-04-12 19:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2a04b3ecf760d18c57c1b0d5c35686316056e55cc4d32abe72df6b958f75bcc5Block Operator
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