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 801429 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 801483 epoch_slot_no: 2283 block_no: 801390 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1119 time: 2018-03-28 10:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x21f23efc224ce26602228b6f55d0358c6b470df71e7e6b0086e552ab312e8aecBlock Operator
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