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 880156 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 880212 epoch_slot_no: 16212 block_no: 880114 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1715 time: 2018-04-15 15:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x186b3115ac7215a603b429a0252c4bd349b38cc97674307325f93b8ddb572074Block Operator
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