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 880735 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 880791 epoch_slot_no: 16791 block_no: 880693 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2070 time: 2018-04-15 19:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc4cfb40c48fb3ac1443eb866256aece47668a3340ae74ce6f7e78a9e31e94a55Block Operator
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