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 880703 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 880759 epoch_slot_no: 16759 block_no: 880661 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1682 time: 2018-04-15 18:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5cfe160955b7256230f57a5a28734fccaa0f2e8d334fc48c30962e6d4a5b6dfaBlock Operator
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