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 879547 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 879603 epoch_slot_no: 15603 block_no: 879505 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-04-15 12:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x66cb38ba6ce688d09e633c39c7dc0f0c5f884dbac9e8b7ac769137dc6aeffb23Block Operator
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