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 811684 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 811738 epoch_slot_no: 12538 block_no: 811645 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1297 time: 2018-03-30 19:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3160f35ad5d56b4336b93f7470dcf708175ec41a75135754ffa33928209d6627Block Operator
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