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 808781 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 808835 epoch_slot_no: 9635 block_no: 808742 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1379 time: 2018-03-30 03:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4607b14915345bc24893f2eb938256bfcffd186258c735a1f3daa837c06e0c1eBlock Operator
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