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 881372 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 881428 epoch_slot_no: 17428 block_no: 881330 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1272 time: 2018-04-15 22:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb4652c1a49e4998000f500fa643c921d7d1daddf70013f1e91d0295e4d63a5bBlock Operator
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