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 808237 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 808291 epoch_slot_no: 9091 block_no: 808198 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1391 time: 2018-03-30 00:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40310fb34f0aad19105f30f86f01bfb22d11714c491a113abbc0a3c1a06f22b9Block Operator
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