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 880827 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 880883 epoch_slot_no: 16883 block_no: 880785 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-04-15 19:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbeb14b984eb3e770c957349047ee494f3104a972b35010dd6785ef094c07c52bBlock Operator
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