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 868104 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 868159 epoch_slot_no: 4159 block_no: 868062 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1897 time: 2018-04-12 20:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7eb3884bc7bdf84448aceadd4adc754c9d72d31ac4fb305449a3017593d4fb3aBlock Operator
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