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 818253 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 818308 epoch_slot_no: 19108 block_no: 818214 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1731 time: 2018-04-01 07:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9f04bee07310653f8021401f2136409612e72cf2d1196b50b5a1f4b09f6f95dcBlock Operator
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