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 870356 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 870411 epoch_slot_no: 6411 block_no: 870314 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1531 time: 2018-04-13 09:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74ddd09542ba9ed376a6e3f5f1fc26abf631e03a2229b3fc012eb4cf4e38b615Block Operator
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