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 879935 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 879991 epoch_slot_no: 15991 block_no: 879893 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2018-04-15 14:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40a4cb8c7bb33d38aafbd90b5a2bc1a9baf475e926e1b6c4a24cc15b364a8d5dBlock Operator
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