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 868631 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 868686 epoch_slot_no: 4686 block_no: 868589 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1809 time: 2018-04-12 23:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x072e7f330d94f9295f42934cdb0ec7471bd20859ec98370edaad958112a52124Block Operator
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