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 877256 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 877311 epoch_slot_no: 13311 block_no: 877214 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1521 time: 2018-04-14 23:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf439fa5637062334afcfadac6e78241ec3de908d3ed4797ebbeeb17d3fed0d0cBlock Operator
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