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 880464 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 880520 epoch_slot_no: 16520 block_no: 880422 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2018-04-15 17:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd2dd19d39d77affe827148b9f85e2a03be78405ede3b062c62fb4424cddeecafBlock Operator
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