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 878845 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 878901 epoch_slot_no: 14901 block_no: 878803 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1452 time: 2018-04-15 08:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16a5abad927a44c41be69b7574ff70b16e6fbbd07aafb1c9a9655785937abcf2Block Operator
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