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 809974 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 810028 epoch_slot_no: 10828 block_no: 809935 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1276 time: 2018-03-30 09:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0444ea59eeef2f7359aa68a7f571b42f034f0ed7b711b90fb5a0c307aa6ebf8fBlock Operator
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