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 876616 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 876671 epoch_slot_no: 12671 block_no: 876574 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1108 time: 2018-04-14 20:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d4c6ffbbf15cff2c184e491f0c1b8902561524334a806b6b9e4affc942d3b52Block Operator
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