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 878994 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 879050 epoch_slot_no: 15050 block_no: 878952 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-04-15 09:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x273ddab8bd931c673ecb7e55654fb7121a3cc3e83b2ec879b5aaebc58ea805a1Block Operator
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