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 811421 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 811475 epoch_slot_no: 12275 block_no: 811382 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1746 time: 2018-03-30 17:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x936a659ea4fa95ad421f8f7ecf4c8c27006a935cd12b57396c2f8947e946ff93Block Operator
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