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 870464 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 870519 epoch_slot_no: 6519 block_no: 870422 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2018-04-13 09:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf545f104733e97d8f04b7fce89be93cf8012a664ad836b7f5a7b5da9f19590b7Block Operator
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