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 808301 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 808355 epoch_slot_no: 9155 block_no: 808262 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3551 time: 2018-03-30 00:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x351d0a1a6c99f7c5dbc638f21c911ae0ec1971bb51c58e5ada9bc92fc52b5489Block Operator
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