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 875199 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 875254 epoch_slot_no: 11254 block_no: 875157 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1280 time: 2018-04-14 12:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81f38018429ff26753fe134f8ff960f7368bcfd2dd80988847aa8d7c7fb2c5f5Block Operator
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