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 881663 Details
Epoch: 40 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 881719 epoch_slot_no: 17719 block_no: 881621 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 944 time: 2018-04-16 00:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfedd6f219ef0943cbeec4353e2b8c45c00c24fa8b9dd67804938699602703b05Block Operator
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