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 877642 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 877698 epoch_slot_no: 13698 block_no: 877600 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-04-15 01:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea580ff4c108b0206770ef5612bdf8e40612285b31f2276c0ba10b66d4453675Block Operator
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