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 806285 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 806339 epoch_slot_no: 7139 block_no: 806246 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1327 time: 2018-03-29 13:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85f5d04692dced747ac538f8c6a2b3394bb00113a6a5d456182aedadd9e3b6a9Block Operator
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