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 867833 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 867888 epoch_slot_no: 3888 block_no: 867791 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1571 time: 2018-04-12 19:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfc8305f340b47e93ada78b2fd31a8307459a613291d347ed10c37ddb7b66abc7Block Operator
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