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 817974 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 818029 epoch_slot_no: 18829 block_no: 817935 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2463 time: 2018-04-01 06:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ff4ded18cdfbffd68a94b9992a5cfbfbe1ab0ea0fc1e74ef08a6c1537f4a49eBlock Operator
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