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 813140 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 813194 epoch_slot_no: 13994 block_no: 813101 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1606 time: 2018-03-31 03:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x102d3d33831e13b0286bfd84d9b9164d008d9f5c0c518788159959f1e7d6ec3eBlock Operator
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