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 876649 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 876704 epoch_slot_no: 12704 block_no: 876607 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1362 time: 2018-04-14 20:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2977ae9bdcfb318c743c14826c41c61a36304217d31a35060bf433f4f2322a2Block Operator
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