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 802270 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 802324 epoch_slot_no: 3124 block_no: 802231 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2025 time: 2018-03-28 15:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf5c6b4f58550d49311eada00db2fbf4c923fafda94a43a3d21cc3a6fac6e2751Block Operator
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