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 870213 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 870268 epoch_slot_no: 6268 block_no: 870171 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2018-04-13 08:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ac9f824aee7778159278522da49c4b79e02d77fa9eedd5d4c8ed6cbc34bb9a8Block Operator
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