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 872148 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 872203 epoch_slot_no: 8203 block_no: 872106 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1530 time: 2018-04-13 19:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x378639affacbc2c1ec53c970f5482fbfec0cadf03ad8a7953a4c71f30896cb6fBlock Operator
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