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 877052 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 877107 epoch_slot_no: 13107 block_no: 877010 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1237 time: 2018-04-14 22:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a9a45063fbbb5b14235abf4c37c048ce9dac862da5f399bc55488c4c065517eBlock Operator
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