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 808430 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 808484 epoch_slot_no: 9284 block_no: 808391 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1370 time: 2018-03-30 01:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8fa898e9ac9562388e8a9e1f089657d1db29a0b2720497433e1a67e3a0d25bd6Block Operator
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