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 878388 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 878444 epoch_slot_no: 14444 block_no: 878346 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2018-04-15 05:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xac939c9045c7500d803336091beae39318edb61a97f96358e2e7089731691bd6Block Operator
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