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 867969 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 868024 epoch_slot_no: 4024 block_no: 867927 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1918 time: 2018-04-12 20:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb116f7abc2f50691e1e976240c3a02e5fdf21b66fe5197cf4481dfb1320a21caBlock Operator
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