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 879954 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 880010 epoch_slot_no: 16010 block_no: 879912 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2613 time: 2018-04-15 14:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1c92a7b55ec50fb584ea8351e6d32d234bbe17e742a2c38ba93e4eeae7b0c339Block Operator
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