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 879905 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 879961 epoch_slot_no: 15961 block_no: 879863 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3018 time: 2018-04-15 14:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb7bfa4378220e1ad16371f036a305cae3ab829532adb041ad7146856c3d7c4f4Block Operator
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