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 810835 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 810889 epoch_slot_no: 11689 block_no: 810796 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1743 time: 2018-03-30 14:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdfeea6969f90acb8e6edb0d50e68afb60e6f95b75213e3e2b99a4cebea123dceBlock Operator
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