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 873954 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 874009 epoch_slot_no: 10009 block_no: 873912 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1020 time: 2018-04-14 05:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f8f590fcb6bd6ac7d137c33b371d7854c4d229b64f152cfb94b367a48a02565Block Operator
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