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 878529 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 878585 epoch_slot_no: 14585 block_no: 878487 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2601 time: 2018-04-15 06:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x045f5bb35dea5afa33205eaf526d607abccf0789daeb469931aace7414da2fc0Block Operator
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