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 809242 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 809296 epoch_slot_no: 10096 block_no: 809203 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1366 time: 2018-03-30 05:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdcde0ffd825e4626382ad61343d29134423e4557536a85dc9192814ed8ee3d74Block Operator
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