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 809426 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 809480 epoch_slot_no: 10280 block_no: 809387 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2567 time: 2018-03-30 06:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc3b2b93e1baf5ffc511080336c4a3fbb960f56a4198770efe4d096895bd9810Block Operator
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