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 876911 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 876966 epoch_slot_no: 12966 block_no: 876869 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-04-14 21:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e7f58a5d4058dfa4768d3910afc9cccef94e1face47f0b75ae8e3af33d0c6c8Block Operator
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