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 872577 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 872632 epoch_slot_no: 8632 block_no: 872535 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2018-04-13 21:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa71da66f8f13af9c7a5c123558a495e0e1576e1dc3721c74d28812f9427afd50Block Operator
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