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 873293 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 873348 epoch_slot_no: 9348 block_no: 873251 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-14 01:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e03e5b58d735a35debf8c92495a44a55c56ff8b8032c3e9a09f415d146a6348Block Operator
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