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 872444 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 872499 epoch_slot_no: 8499 block_no: 872402 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-04-13 20:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74b0a222bc9d49561a88aa37c0514cf5e436d4d236d4cea26126c8f74dde2df5Block Operator
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