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 871101 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 871156 epoch_slot_no: 7156 block_no: 871059 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1081 time: 2018-04-13 13:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e51c95cf048cf3646a87c8c117511f7efdeb39161e00cfa0d341482cf5b0772Block Operator
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