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 872788 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 872843 epoch_slot_no: 8843 block_no: 872746 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1564 time: 2018-04-13 22:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x97ae55953d90a5edcbd4e0e95ff63a32b344f8dd3ae63fdc06bedb3ae5943a8fBlock Operator
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