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 879466 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 879522 epoch_slot_no: 15522 block_no: 879424 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-04-15 11:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x77bfa7d68648ab7b8ebb341adf86df037cdb0fb70fedd86448b6986757fdd599Block Operator
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