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 870146 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 870201 epoch_slot_no: 6201 block_no: 870104 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1706 time: 2018-04-13 08:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa9fcc82d8d5b7b659677d6b4909a377c3b65382a5f17564653628380562d3727Block Operator
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