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 870276 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 870331 epoch_slot_no: 6331 block_no: 870234 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1516 time: 2018-04-13 08:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8afe4a874b6bf10f251ee8cf592455ae8aa2c8e5c664581e233182ea9ae8c602Block Operator
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