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 873836 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 873891 epoch_slot_no: 9891 block_no: 873794 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1020 time: 2018-04-14 04:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x77a6f35c039dcc1ee73279db5e5c957e7553344b355325fa31d4d0f9df32dab3Block Operator
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