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 807158 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 807212 epoch_slot_no: 8012 block_no: 807119 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1779 time: 2018-03-29 18:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x94ef994dd315ecbdcc14ae54db25b3ee333a4d2e3f1297a08efc4315fc4e896dBlock Operator
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