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 871736 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 871791 epoch_slot_no: 7791 block_no: 871694 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1327 time: 2018-04-13 17:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c5c5edb3508ab01fc54ff9074007d0a534b9f8d605c905af8e104d1b5667f9cBlock Operator
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