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 87148 Details
Epoch: 4 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 87171 epoch_slot_no: 771 block_no: 87142 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1271 time: 2017-10-14 02:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f6249c49ce6b3114baea8964c7f89ff06938df4c01dd026752d89caf44ce9c9Block Operator
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