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 809936 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 809990 epoch_slot_no: 10790 block_no: 809897 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1746 time: 2018-03-30 09:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x46745f4b2bd8fb24797e652da51fc5027100ad66d31621789b3ef652e3e879fdBlock Operator
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