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 868046 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 868101 epoch_slot_no: 4101 block_no: 868004 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1376 time: 2018-04-12 20:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x050627a5f368215dd904746bfa9dec06f5cc9df772d3f574043d035d604d7a89Block Operator
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