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 881461 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 881517 epoch_slot_no: 17517 block_no: 881419 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-15 23:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5c1cb4a56eff68cf413fa4b75b56a6a62389379275c90e614db467ea934d96dBlock Operator
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