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 880497 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 880553 epoch_slot_no: 16553 block_no: 880455 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2018-04-15 17:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90e6de2c921865a5729cd5c99c8e0867d730c72a4eac5ab4e11f27f5b7f18cf7Block Operator
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