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 871287 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 871342 epoch_slot_no: 7342 block_no: 871245 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2018-04-13 14:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1e137337907aef458e68db4642516271c3dc03b64eea9fdab9d837ec57e7df2eBlock Operator
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