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 809036 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 809090 epoch_slot_no: 9890 block_no: 808997 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1385 time: 2018-03-30 04:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85e50ae871a484dfac01eb4f18cec46a4b7f39641ee8ee67e23e8c1338f8eda3Block Operator
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