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 878155 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 878211 epoch_slot_no: 14211 block_no: 878113 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1879 time: 2018-04-15 04:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdddfb93d269d8d011765750a057973b0b1b7254360c6e0d76f61c449d9c2d8e3Block Operator
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