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 801494 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 801548 epoch_slot_no: 2348 block_no: 801455 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1197 time: 2018-03-28 10:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6afcf42cd58ba1a2b2e6063c1d822ea65418f6232e8d9b93f5ddbede588eebc4Block Operator
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