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 812812 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 812866 epoch_slot_no: 13666 block_no: 812773 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1323 time: 2018-03-31 01:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f6cc249410f6d1317752c783711648768ee45a146ee6f7d7e7c273f8d1d9cefBlock Operator
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