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 874541 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 874596 epoch_slot_no: 10596 block_no: 874499 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1739 time: 2018-04-14 08:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b63d8b7c5e9282b4ae1e57cff916cc6124857457ecf72015ae8b0272493ab4eBlock Operator
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