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 878059 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 878115 epoch_slot_no: 14115 block_no: 878017 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1237 time: 2018-04-15 04:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ff737bc800ab0c80b423f156028e54a14f968b1c316a00fbbdbfb7afc8fce1cBlock Operator
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