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 880704 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 880760 epoch_slot_no: 16760 block_no: 880662 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1155 time: 2018-04-15 18:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x13f8ab9614cf6066e276cba9adfd28327d7a6628bc165917cc2bd6b9e967f2faBlock Operator
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