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 869154 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 869209 epoch_slot_no: 5209 block_no: 869112 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1350 time: 2018-04-13 02:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc5df1fadcd5e69197f86fb370bd459d94fe9b35b6d7c1eb945a595b4c338b251Block Operator
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