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 871135 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 871190 epoch_slot_no: 7190 block_no: 871093 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1693 time: 2018-04-13 13:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24e4269506dedb8e7306cfd0d1c1726a1f277d8243230788af79e1dad1f65907Block Operator
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