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 879009 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 879065 epoch_slot_no: 15065 block_no: 878967 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1166 time: 2018-04-15 09:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2751e4ca467f3c412d5480650438a9b98aa6f33c08f5433b677a8e5426702553Block Operator
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