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 804552 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 804606 epoch_slot_no: 5406 block_no: 804513 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1703 time: 2018-03-29 03:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ab1df72eb5140417a9f1cd4dabb97c35f8ce6497afc0acb87f4153b518559fdBlock Operator
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