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 869906 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 869961 epoch_slot_no: 5961 block_no: 869864 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-04-13 06:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36a4fb1a699ce364e98f1ea002e95a3edb9c6b9f024c32cb079c7b3d8993e177Block Operator
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