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 809846 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 809900 epoch_slot_no: 10700 block_no: 809807 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1562 time: 2018-03-30 09:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe45dd35836f943cdf753b3f09cae66bce1b2b7b25542f0ee13be34d13fc3f83eBlock Operator
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