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 802495 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 802549 epoch_slot_no: 3349 block_no: 802456 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2475 time: 2018-03-28 16:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc6e306edaff6310bdf80c1e811df385c50ef082a9696c1087e82624dcf37f6b6Block Operator
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