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 818019 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 818074 epoch_slot_no: 18874 block_no: 817980 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1555 time: 2018-04-01 06:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf5300f0e3bb5f38f9f0ac988be02028e5be208a045dd017e4857a38ec2a9c7bbBlock Operator
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