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 813698 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 813752 epoch_slot_no: 14552 block_no: 813659 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2018-03-31 06:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa572e1cc98849dd3bcc59ac920bf8b59e1e66811b0884dd8a279d817f62dcefcBlock Operator
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