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 802885 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 802939 epoch_slot_no: 3739 block_no: 802846 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1027 time: 2018-03-28 18:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb166efb1ce7e7a45e62c2bbdfe2eba4e13a35d017e8b93368b1da67b3f786c23Block Operator
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