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 806973 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 807027 epoch_slot_no: 7827 block_no: 806934 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-03-29 17:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7725adc12dad9fe96728c5a9cf27b6f6bbae1c5b1d5786c78aa7ad728271df3aBlock Operator
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