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 877603 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 877659 epoch_slot_no: 13659 block_no: 877561 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1680 time: 2018-04-15 01:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcdfa1c9c0f40df19b19070bea559cebf3eeab41037aa4c9f33f59915aa86c5d2Block Operator
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