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 877718 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 877774 epoch_slot_no: 13774 block_no: 877676 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1876 time: 2018-04-15 02:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa77446e1cf5e1ff5b3e10a1dfbf4b47b6aeb9a5f3b2ea5241082902f051363d1Block Operator
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