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 877374 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 877429 epoch_slot_no: 13429 block_no: 877332 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-04-15 00:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe2e05f438b905bc08a41b2418fbfd79e7e3c66335e59bb72f9674888c2ffbfd1Block Operator
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