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 802478 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 802532 epoch_slot_no: 3332 block_no: 802439 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1210 time: 2018-03-28 16:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdf02cbd90914ef63cde792b9c7683a0377b5b664502d3069e3b81d3917c56f73Block Operator
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