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 869803 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 869858 epoch_slot_no: 5858 block_no: 869761 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1339 time: 2018-04-13 06:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b4d593793a26213ee98f26eca0ab1f89df4435b8407528881827ba706f2d9a0Block Operator
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