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 878020 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 878076 epoch_slot_no: 14076 block_no: 877978 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1529 time: 2018-04-15 03:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x415c8172cb69777ce375c83d88125622f0a0d7355726c1a11d00565dd4b8680dBlock Operator
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