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 802435 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 802489 epoch_slot_no: 3289 block_no: 802396 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1204 time: 2018-03-28 16:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x45cfa326d93a213fab51a32fb7b4f886d812f66f9b93f392dec3d6582935ca94Block Operator
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