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 880720 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 880776 epoch_slot_no: 16776 block_no: 880678 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1245 time: 2018-04-15 18:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x50dcda1f740088b3e5981b327f4f15aa9aa8732583161568555ac5b58acb98b4Block Operator
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