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 869471 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 869526 epoch_slot_no: 5526 block_no: 869429 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2438 time: 2018-04-13 04:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeae106a4c2790259d5fec35cea9404869651ac82738decd5f0edbdf3eae83f8bBlock Operator
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