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 800325 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 800379 epoch_slot_no: 1179 block_no: 800286 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1365 time: 2018-03-28 04:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09c8a0d13c0cfc2f3cad28b5879e6acdfe5b7eaaef5437a677a19503686a9ef8Block Operator
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