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 879008 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 879064 epoch_slot_no: 15064 block_no: 878966 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2018-04-15 09:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xade661d6509832c8677d85ade8e4a80cc9e6e8ecc63116973afa096b08a9b304Block Operator
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