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 870630 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 870685 epoch_slot_no: 6685 block_no: 870588 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-04-13 10:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf699d84c30a06bcc05a3bc21621f91f671d6e42a87a49e1572d005a5a12c0970Block Operator
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