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 813717 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 813771 epoch_slot_no: 14571 block_no: 813678 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1954 time: 2018-03-31 06:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1253087af3aa8f6e546f7de2125348163c5fe2b4f7741d27db5f8546cb9070d4Block Operator
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