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 87769 Details
Epoch: 4 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 87792 epoch_slot_no: 1392 block_no: 87763 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1028 time: 2017-10-14 05:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6658ce3d820f513bad6c95741e6633cd62cf7988283abcfe1b1d87d2f4957bd7Block Operator
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