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 811698 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 811752 epoch_slot_no: 12552 block_no: 811659 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1190 time: 2018-03-30 19:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x306247a578c6b9a5839e3825135fc98cc5c014adf8dee3eacc1149c0194705a1Block Operator
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