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 868121 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 868176 epoch_slot_no: 4176 block_no: 868079 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2639 time: 2018-04-12 20:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4b041ef8831f45bf91f9aaba661d938fde97f0eba499667d25264b0456bde31Block Operator
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