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 875954 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 876009 epoch_slot_no: 12009 block_no: 875912 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-14 16:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90c429d28a55c1d01342ff7fc1a5f26f792b80af7c294ec1dc64148ff7aa6f3fBlock Operator
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