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 868119 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 868174 epoch_slot_no: 4174 block_no: 868077 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1023 time: 2018-04-12 20:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa2461a932530a6b631e4f302c65a0a90bb66bcd930738fdbf52f3343817326cBlock Operator
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