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 870615 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 870670 epoch_slot_no: 6670 block_no: 870573 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-04-13 10:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x32efac1b8da8d657ff9f2777fc4fdba757c165febe9012990f36d9e947c5cd4cBlock Operator
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