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 868933 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 868988 epoch_slot_no: 4988 block_no: 868891 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1327 time: 2018-04-13 01:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x03497f925ea4cae01a9af16883bb5a00395cbbc0c7a0d567fa5d3c7cdcd8dad0Block Operator
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