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 811001 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 811055 epoch_slot_no: 11855 block_no: 810962 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2107 time: 2018-03-30 15:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x42713fab39c991430c4ddc5090d44d0bafe2e3a2143e7c55f6f866afbd42c49cBlock Operator
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