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 878902 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 878958 epoch_slot_no: 14958 block_no: 878860 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2075 time: 2018-04-15 08:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa73e3bf9f275c85dd3c049d51c60d92cd2f1ad6cc93b9d3497ab09728e0e269aBlock Operator
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