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 819291 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 819346 epoch_slot_no: 20146 block_no: 819252 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1727 time: 2018-04-01 13:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe2d8a8e565e334ee9634aea88e28c23b2650ed5c479b0c8ff511fbb292c85a6eBlock Operator
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