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 870414 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 870469 epoch_slot_no: 6469 block_no: 870372 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2018-04-13 09:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5677b56b43b81ec070cf6e74b14d5c7adfde266e71c856045736f0d3331f641Block Operator
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