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 868324 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 868379 epoch_slot_no: 4379 block_no: 868282 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2018-04-12 22:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8696f48d5451f6b73b878d18c30958f63347e36de2bf3745ebfc87bb0cc69d7aBlock Operator
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