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 878772 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 878828 epoch_slot_no: 14828 block_no: 878730 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-04-15 08:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5675ec31b992785c3d1462e736612bc99cb0da003012f18dbdfb74dcf3e816b9Block Operator
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