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 878439 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 878495 epoch_slot_no: 14495 block_no: 878397 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1534 time: 2018-04-15 06:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc3ae1a833debba1642c2445317b7a135da8625d39608121a4ffc9a56d0906e32Block Operator
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