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 801179 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 801233 epoch_slot_no: 2033 block_no: 801140 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1361 time: 2018-03-28 09:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x94f7f6d9849c7eaad7ab798c3d6197446a1bff0dfc5e1a4ee2fee4159218fefcBlock Operator
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