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 876850 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 876905 epoch_slot_no: 12905 block_no: 876808 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1205 time: 2018-04-14 21:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6efc7d5d1892d75c95825fbcedf819858838b4a8163a3006b8bf3244a9ae8bcBlock Operator
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