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 876246 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 876301 epoch_slot_no: 12301 block_no: 876204 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1543 time: 2018-04-14 18:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a4775131b59969b2afb27e14dc6db4f8e8530a2e9fcc2876e179a13bd3026b5Block Operator
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