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 86947 Details
Epoch: 4 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 86970 epoch_slot_no: 570 block_no: 86941 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1213 time: 2017-10-14 00:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf37e8e920e73655e3d763e4dd7a5cca2142e0bf989bde61511c856a674c4cda7Block Operator
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