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 874239 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 874294 epoch_slot_no: 10294 block_no: 874197 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1567 time: 2018-04-14 06:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe0e10cb2950802fcb10b37e51ac849a933f3fe21c781ce06eb99c77f6f290939Block Operator
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