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 879490 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 879546 epoch_slot_no: 15546 block_no: 879448 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2018-04-15 12:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x676e37b76f808e4999bd982d015f971bcd7fd923a2d3630f04ea47e9ef1f0417Block Operator
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