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 874019 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 874074 epoch_slot_no: 10074 block_no: 873977 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1358 time: 2018-04-14 05:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7fe47a559a1c1b756b44c5fd4c8ceb5ea1ac65767d9552c30eaf61b0e32dc482Block Operator
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