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 880896 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 880952 epoch_slot_no: 16952 block_no: 880854 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2018-04-15 19:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x18ac75383f37d1569f6f11ab96757425de96dc1c202d46d34dff8581ce3bf030Block Operator
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