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 801262 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 801316 epoch_slot_no: 2116 block_no: 801223 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1361 time: 2018-03-28 09:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b5fec4d102f89a77766f92a3e49056f67b21a6295bf9ae445a3bae986cbdd83Block Operator
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