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 870619 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 870674 epoch_slot_no: 6674 block_no: 870577 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1073 time: 2018-04-13 10:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x949ea8c409b466b69964870ef78211310da26542b5957d452d291057c2b0a122Block Operator
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