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 876440 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 876495 epoch_slot_no: 12495 block_no: 876398 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2018-04-14 19:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9883a98e1f483a2289c1c55f86c784a047c8a3f60f0b5f0a38930738e6556a68Block Operator
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