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 808422 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 808476 epoch_slot_no: 9276 block_no: 808383 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1560 time: 2018-03-30 01:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb77191295aa36a0442eb27809a4e700b9a144146d352f39ddd870b4f4ff6f8f5Block Operator
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