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 875591 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 875646 epoch_slot_no: 11646 block_no: 875549 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1024 time: 2018-04-14 14:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2aa16727a8ca51bb87ab636e8a7479a0e87f77646615c13a77f3103f6b12dfa5Block Operator
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