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 809630 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 809684 epoch_slot_no: 10484 block_no: 809591 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1709 time: 2018-03-30 07:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2f2841b2ed1d7aab2221de70f1aeef5f82373f62e28db0b82f0787ae70a2d2a7Block Operator
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