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 877580 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 877636 epoch_slot_no: 13636 block_no: 877538 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-04-15 01:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9402bc968a48cd744578950f9d9843f9fd416c84388e1b2568f8b5071580fdadBlock Operator
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