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 868614 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 868669 epoch_slot_no: 4669 block_no: 868572 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1353 time: 2018-04-12 23:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e02f5e2c6909f055e5b8f33c8a18a11a740cd60a08028359335616fc662f137Block Operator
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