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 867909 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 867964 epoch_slot_no: 3964 block_no: 867867 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1543 time: 2018-04-12 19:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9e523cd43f41c6c8b32138f31ba8cd2a7bf3523b467785dffa787605856a0329Block Operator
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