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 806118 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 806172 epoch_slot_no: 6972 block_no: 806079 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1688 time: 2018-03-29 12:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x878d0d6cbb2793f2391e5df5ae4c34b0036cb4e0a16290bdd9e1c451a097cac3Block Operator
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