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 872195 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 872250 epoch_slot_no: 8250 block_no: 872153 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1684 time: 2018-04-13 19:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73cf69fb9e26354b7ba662507c3f39edee1543a235e057fa2cbfc07037ff5512Block Operator
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