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 805992 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 806046 epoch_slot_no: 6846 block_no: 805953 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2244 time: 2018-03-29 11:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36b5fcd4f3142ed5f1c67fc004bdef55c828e1c3da36e121cf69a7817904342dBlock Operator
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