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 868165 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 868220 epoch_slot_no: 4220 block_no: 868123 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2816 time: 2018-04-12 21:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x71556855ca883ebc886b1fffc7f6c1a2711a9067be5e81c728db3b953d21f5cdBlock Operator
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