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 809223 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 809277 epoch_slot_no: 10077 block_no: 809184 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1391 time: 2018-03-30 05:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x13e4b6ab0c0d3f7a35590a740298338766587075c80cddf6c4bd6fd4a6479eb4Block Operator
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