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 868281 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 868336 epoch_slot_no: 4336 block_no: 868239 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2018-04-12 21:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x580506a3b55f4e2bb127144df0b95d6d0e9e834675870777b7d292aae9de75dcBlock Operator
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