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 880133 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 880189 epoch_slot_no: 16189 block_no: 880091 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1892 time: 2018-04-15 15:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7455fd3e79bc62fd7d70d2a269c53520bf2aefd5e7c4271149e9c1eedd83874dBlock Operator
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