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 806455 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 806509 epoch_slot_no: 7309 block_no: 806416 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2224 time: 2018-03-29 14:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1ca7aa681b2c3ce78973548a7c06914befb9cf38552299f529c6f2de20a7d38Block Operator
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