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 871630 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 871685 epoch_slot_no: 7685 block_no: 871588 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1963 time: 2018-04-13 16:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad576edb7ead34d48bf4b35b147e1f148cb6098e5ad1a24ec3fd8bfcc9b03ed2Block Operator
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