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 80895 Details
Epoch: 3 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 80919 epoch_slot_no: 16119 block_no: 80890 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 876 time: 2017-10-12 15:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd81eab4c9ad78cc3e0956706ac42a34f6655879edbb4264fecda415be4ba76d0Block Operator
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