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 868402 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 868457 epoch_slot_no: 4457 block_no: 868360 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-04-12 22:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x39f3e858a056030e9f75292ddf9c1eab8bfe214ddc402803411bbbb3d3c33fbdBlock Operator
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