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 877851 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 877907 epoch_slot_no: 13907 block_no: 877809 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1168 time: 2018-04-15 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98a95da4d55272108d406718e0607a5c7d6d1b17005759a1571bf5588ed65a73Block Operator
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