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 86900 Details
Epoch: 4 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 86923 epoch_slot_no: 523 block_no: 86894 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1389 time: 2017-10-14 00:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9093f1daf00229ebb9f6e16e6adde567dedce6f79870b8b59f596c3935223bb9Block Operator
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