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 880460 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 880516 epoch_slot_no: 16516 block_no: 880418 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1530 time: 2018-04-15 17:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc2c705878796760bcb7299ea5daa398088157ef688d3720aec4879ebde9589d7Block Operator
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