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 801340 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 801394 epoch_slot_no: 2194 block_no: 801301 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1298 time: 2018-03-28 09:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbbb071167bd25647c99cf80ad64237b1c1e021f841be8304b9b3b28195cfa3caBlock Operator
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