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 818601 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 818656 epoch_slot_no: 19456 block_no: 818562 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1374 time: 2018-04-01 09:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ae176970302e809ce14110d9f1fd8d516bc6840e7083bc6d0a072d332be0e59Block Operator
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