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 868821 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 868876 epoch_slot_no: 4876 block_no: 868779 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2018-04-13 00:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c2864e6d9d96fb62003e47d7e3117d3d1fa739c4a3c09f7a2d26e008e293feeBlock Operator
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