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 808348 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 808402 epoch_slot_no: 9202 block_no: 808309 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1280 time: 2018-03-30 00:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x778a7cb9fb7269c6812416315c8100a8f651d0ea19a9dc36478d431e4c327f46Block Operator
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