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 813902 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 813956 epoch_slot_no: 14756 block_no: 813863 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2018-03-31 07:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x557654b6466f812dd0322e33556231da7f0e78188baa9a138cf47b15885878a5Block Operator
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