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 879025 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 879081 epoch_slot_no: 15081 block_no: 878983 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1165 time: 2018-04-15 09:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad7b42b3cfa9bdbdc9beac5c13deb734fa758e4f514d939b636260b3a8362d79Block Operator
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