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 808556 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 808610 epoch_slot_no: 9410 block_no: 808517 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3182 time: 2018-03-30 02:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc5a5ad0265e02b77dcff3ac73355d679caa0d1389e101f3d75db50d9d8aed78Block Operator
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