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 802720 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 802774 epoch_slot_no: 3574 block_no: 802681 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2272 time: 2018-03-28 17:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4af30a0edb08d9e8bfed81ad8391f3e96b62e1ee8e1cbc35efb40498cc6ae4e3Block Operator
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