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 877853 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 877909 epoch_slot_no: 13909 block_no: 877811 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2439 time: 2018-04-15 03:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5681200ec2fec4ad7d2e6405078245c7441517c9f8d6030acbd9f9606f872defBlock Operator
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