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 810057 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 810111 epoch_slot_no: 10911 block_no: 810018 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1737 time: 2018-03-30 10:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x46069750c6eb67b549ef96d52a46ec7be5ec481f6623ada4e18a7f9010f7425eBlock Operator
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