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 808716 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 808770 epoch_slot_no: 9570 block_no: 808677 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1629 time: 2018-03-30 02:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfc2bc418d06f4daed833824269f9f2c1753c03b17992c2e0ec14a64cc11d32b4Block Operator
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