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 876221 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 876276 epoch_slot_no: 12276 block_no: 876179 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2018-04-14 17:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd36973a34e6b4dc211315fa33a296f18412e5595e19bacccf0bde0ed6a72b959Block Operator
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