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 812626 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 812680 epoch_slot_no: 13480 block_no: 812587 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-03-31 00:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc1547c3db49c871a611648f519acd5fcb77e19e3865b6a46b55a936b4aa8962fBlock Operator
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