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 876837 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 876892 epoch_slot_no: 12892 block_no: 876795 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1207 time: 2018-04-14 21:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7635d1e8fc130f51091733bf978b01bbec71712849fcd5f01ae2e1ad770365b4Block Operator
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