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 876179 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 876234 epoch_slot_no: 12234 block_no: 876137 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1564 time: 2018-04-14 17:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58b82dddca48761d8b557d38ac97fafd0ec779ecde6889b89a290f9e1a85e949Block Operator
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