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 801574 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 801628 epoch_slot_no: 2428 block_no: 801535 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1193 time: 2018-03-28 11:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c081256e0e37632195ddfc4f1b68125cd26da9d20191f53a3206b69bac8460dBlock Operator
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