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 876083 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 876138 epoch_slot_no: 12138 block_no: 876041 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1715 time: 2018-04-14 17:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x61dc7d17f19b7a15725ee658d8c583f555bf31673ca511ef43c39a08bb7588d7Block Operator
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