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 874646 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 874701 epoch_slot_no: 10701 block_no: 874604 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2281 time: 2018-04-14 09:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e149bdb9544ee431925b42cb2c39f98ea05e1ff76e0d09301b4d98058e383b7Block Operator
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