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 868211 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 868266 epoch_slot_no: 4266 block_no: 868169 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2836 time: 2018-04-12 21:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7eac50552d85318e47f68919e4ff11d4e8932b4de1765df0104d3d47ebfd0e04Block Operator
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