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 809440 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 809494 epoch_slot_no: 10294 block_no: 809401 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1576 time: 2018-03-30 06:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed6c4de212bae7907391113b3602897c36e312e4351e5ad7ef2f2ea59ba14e6dBlock Operator
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