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 805708 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 805762 epoch_slot_no: 6562 block_no: 805669 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-03-29 10:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1e38dfed7cab4aebf1a7556ea382fe4d0d106b0edd0448c6b83256a0a6a27aabBlock Operator
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