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 803980 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 804034 epoch_slot_no: 4834 block_no: 803941 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1345 time: 2018-03-29 00:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0891ac6424addf0e48eee6bdade07b32105a74e513bc307184e40f6d69ba2a91Block Operator
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