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 869322 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 869377 epoch_slot_no: 5377 block_no: 869280 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1331 time: 2018-04-13 03:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ca4d0ea5d0156b16e674019159476a5cdcb5394d7f0275a619df019c4e03abbBlock Operator
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