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 808414 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 808468 epoch_slot_no: 9268 block_no: 808375 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2459 time: 2018-03-30 01:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90e61254a4ac1f563e6ad991ac25f4df85b292cb26305a689fd3b9a30ad7e46dBlock Operator
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