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 809044 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 809098 epoch_slot_no: 9898 block_no: 809005 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2018-03-30 04:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0d556fb3a5401f545f1d991af41eb666b2a6fa594389120452ea5a539639447eBlock Operator
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