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 869945 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 870000 epoch_slot_no: 6000 block_no: 869903 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2018-04-13 07:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a8e6de7b00744f85addb8647e691fad28b6618d113e067aa48d953aa59954ddBlock Operator
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