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 874940 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 874995 epoch_slot_no: 10995 block_no: 874898 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1551 time: 2018-04-14 10:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae428897c345588ed87096730dab279fc37165c3387d4acb198474ec3af7b2d1Block Operator
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