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 869846 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 869901 epoch_slot_no: 5901 block_no: 869804 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1346 time: 2018-04-13 06:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c1bd28efb36e6bd0d8a2d4fd7390d62c9148cf4d8380cba010f4d97607ad4ffBlock Operator
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