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 876131 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 876186 epoch_slot_no: 12186 block_no: 876089 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 944 time: 2018-04-14 17:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf940df87b88b1c75d530f7c59bef8107989e31c964f4cd4ff9c0f5a5d0bd8d1bBlock Operator
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