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 812773 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 812827 epoch_slot_no: 13627 block_no: 812734 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1717 time: 2018-03-31 01:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3d53a648226b2e2a4b444fbe2cf1000872c82c1426ee852fdc32036b6a2078a1Block Operator
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