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 80702 Details
Epoch: 3 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 80726 epoch_slot_no: 15926 block_no: 80697 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1590 time: 2017-10-12 14:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba6e29a10f2b08cca9d25ba5e94e7512503994137f2a719f0023057ad64f316bBlock Operator
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