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 880660 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 880716 epoch_slot_no: 16716 block_no: 880618 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1706 time: 2018-04-15 18:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x735fe2ecfaea444a17a51672b9d4c3e4b4c432a0cd9b15bdc1013a3da82cab46Block Operator
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