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 818785 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 818840 epoch_slot_no: 19640 block_no: 818746 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1205 time: 2018-04-01 10:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e9e94e431d248343f3a2a7bd5246d5e37e8bc29fc861c440002af21fac7c397Block Operator
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