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 869168 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 869223 epoch_slot_no: 5223 block_no: 869126 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1163 time: 2018-04-13 02:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x742696ac1831980052f9f3a7b8dc4bff19e5ae6a6d87fe4f1df24982a5ee2d95Block Operator
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