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 879426 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 879482 epoch_slot_no: 15482 block_no: 879384 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1692 time: 2018-04-15 11:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x13abdf8095a0da223a502c4a7189bf7d24fdf925d191e81d3a1c0c071b359d75Block Operator
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