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 879593 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 879649 epoch_slot_no: 15649 block_no: 879551 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1531 time: 2018-04-15 12:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x812ae859e07ef4bbb6f91ad1e7d7ecbf4c16792a01c0454b6cb0ea2819e322e3Block Operator
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