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 877802 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 877858 epoch_slot_no: 13858 block_no: 877760 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2018-04-15 02:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x636e45dcfd439061cfdb14b9d7fe45d52f6eb8cd9549a4b17e9ba7060fb193ddBlock Operator
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