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 818979 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 819034 epoch_slot_no: 19834 block_no: 818940 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1280 time: 2018-04-01 11:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1ce61d9e57b5e2e1b9f89bdb9b6fb3f3efa9303fa295d20e181046e6d26b7faBlock Operator
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