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 868473 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 868528 epoch_slot_no: 4528 block_no: 868431 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-04-12 22:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xff3e7edef973906396b4574d940c04d11e44cbdd444be9f70ddf52cc3092dc97Block Operator
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