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 801720 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 801774 epoch_slot_no: 2574 block_no: 801681 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1718 time: 2018-03-28 12:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb128f615f0b40c2c9db7aab19f50584af40c5656b17bc5d77f0fe897df8aabdeBlock Operator
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