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 879377 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 879433 epoch_slot_no: 15433 block_no: 879335 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1512 time: 2018-04-15 11:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x150f900f5b2829193ce7c452ac2cf792e7ff8b008295cda274cbd52a71ec8fffBlock Operator
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