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 813416 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 813470 epoch_slot_no: 14270 block_no: 813377 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1090 time: 2018-03-31 05:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeaebf0bf757d055b5eb24c0af26bfcfb15ca4c3322403ab8ab52aa42eda32fafBlock Operator
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