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 870362 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 870417 epoch_slot_no: 6417 block_no: 870320 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-04-13 09:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf6c1a62a1de3cdae8649009145e1239d5ff41694f8e09c039c198d7fb11bfad7Block Operator
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