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 875262 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 875317 epoch_slot_no: 11317 block_no: 875220 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2018-04-14 12:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e325a1d92df6feb020ca3b30e0ee9b3842257e7b115b9fef2c7364d109a622dBlock Operator
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