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 876520 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 876575 epoch_slot_no: 12575 block_no: 876478 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1555 time: 2018-04-14 19:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x08559fe6b7429e11566311021e00daf4b0ec4d4a936da03efd9fc02b2f7039bbBlock Operator
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