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 818996 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 819051 epoch_slot_no: 19851 block_no: 818957 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-01 12:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd14863ff4fadfa8c67b6d3a24fbcbdfdc0661a9497f8d60cf93de7b83a0ab5a5Block Operator
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