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 872874 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 872929 epoch_slot_no: 8929 block_no: 872832 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1735 time: 2018-04-13 23:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd04d36e0929b65ee02dabc5107d42d4394747fe376183b5397bd35900b94615bBlock Operator
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