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 876341 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 876396 epoch_slot_no: 12396 block_no: 876299 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2468 time: 2018-04-14 18:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xce7b7fda96f8d937b4cc6ad0b7fd296e6447ec01d4deb97a3b2e61263012e885Block Operator
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