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 870849 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 870904 epoch_slot_no: 6904 block_no: 870807 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1701 time: 2018-04-13 12:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2d88dc48417391554a8f5c7e30592d39d847b35ded9291d9e15256952655bd8Block Operator
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