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 802240 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 802294 epoch_slot_no: 3094 block_no: 802201 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2385 time: 2018-03-28 14:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb993c6795ae70fcc664aaa0b15d56d376247c21f84673d9e4a4641891687df90Block Operator
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