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 806637 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 806691 epoch_slot_no: 7491 block_no: 806598 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2018-03-29 15:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5f09649375496983815fd22bb67a8e56a7172ebd1997cb4adfb199d810ef9766Block Operator
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