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 878830 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 878886 epoch_slot_no: 14886 block_no: 878788 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-04-15 08:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfc8343ac0db2806275f1530963fceb5e9e040c45d50e10578603fc39cb8f8930Block Operator
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