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 806305 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 806359 epoch_slot_no: 7159 block_no: 806266 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2433 time: 2018-03-29 13:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2cc30174b4a73b2f7821756bb0f17fc2c8f4eaf94246e0834e6b3a137c58684aBlock Operator
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