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 870410 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 870465 epoch_slot_no: 6465 block_no: 870368 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1594 time: 2018-04-13 09:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd5b8f517e30629336f0bece83a7123f3ac736d40bbc4cdba7eb6796c12b62bd5Block Operator
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