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 806247 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 806301 epoch_slot_no: 7101 block_no: 806208 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-03-29 13:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x51fb80b83d45f032ef4d4a3b76e57ea26294e1321a5fde3f848bc1a7250ae6d9Block Operator
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