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 872015 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 872070 epoch_slot_no: 8070 block_no: 871973 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1598 time: 2018-04-13 18:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x925f07fd7a88ce58e7333c9ee6ca3b1defbe11d1e7209e924772a791a78cb63eBlock Operator
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