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 881508 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 881564 epoch_slot_no: 17564 block_no: 881466 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-15 23:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73550fd3f0f577e0d09c41c03e220fb98ea47721757e3d3aa7e78460507a3038Block Operator
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