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 874121 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 874176 epoch_slot_no: 10176 block_no: 874079 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1024 time: 2018-04-14 06:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e18aeb04b6c42f18ed38a0ab9ab7576591bfcb4f6ece67d61982c9ae965c169Block Operator
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