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 87231 Details
Epoch: 4 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 87254 epoch_slot_no: 854 block_no: 87225 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1750 time: 2017-10-14 02:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12a5b05d1dba1bf78ac05c613035d709c1abcfb395d3965e6b00ee9d72ad7c95Block Operator
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