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 878215 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 878271 epoch_slot_no: 14271 block_no: 878173 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2436 time: 2018-04-15 05:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1e8cec99d6c90faa431da7a9824622868d7f4d94ef7d9dc45f6ebf448b03a063Block Operator
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