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 812682 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 812736 epoch_slot_no: 13536 block_no: 812643 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1688 time: 2018-03-31 00:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x72cd94df7a4c45da5945c7990a0d5ea8ac066a820f2ce6e3948d7c032ae63975Block Operator
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