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 871000 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 871055 epoch_slot_no: 7055 block_no: 870958 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2514 time: 2018-04-13 12:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d8754c4ad0950ad4edcd7b3ee389125e115f7c7f0ba27ef796c23a98f2e47feBlock Operator
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