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 877346 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 877401 epoch_slot_no: 13401 block_no: 877304 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1159 time: 2018-04-15 00:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x11dc1c5ef9ba96e3bf16996d27ddda4d17299647665ef362125625645494502bBlock Operator
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