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 810002 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 810056 epoch_slot_no: 10856 block_no: 809963 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2018-03-30 10:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xab073b97e39b27aa7102553cbd50793fa433ecc3f674ebd3fe8f842852d51f2bBlock Operator
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