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 880488 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 880544 epoch_slot_no: 16544 block_no: 880446 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1688 time: 2018-04-15 17:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1165c740698ba235d2f31eb89efeb5e7c99a3b3dfb208a4016b93d8c7b816f2eBlock Operator
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