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 880918 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 880974 epoch_slot_no: 16974 block_no: 880876 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1241 time: 2018-04-15 20:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1c57689f8a548605a40b92c0cba9db254b67cd69813102055ff9301dbc1c5ee6Block Operator
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