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 876984 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 877039 epoch_slot_no: 13039 block_no: 876942 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1170 time: 2018-04-14 22:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x389afb84cb276648ac70606e80245d30af54bce97bd87a058b5454cdf182e8c2Block Operator
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