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 877362 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 877417 epoch_slot_no: 13417 block_no: 877320 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1073 time: 2018-04-15 00:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xecec74e9f13a0984b8d4f761510b90415cf7c84c573a39c3f8f848e25eba636aBlock Operator
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