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 814196 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 814250 epoch_slot_no: 15050 block_no: 814157 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2044 time: 2018-03-31 09:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf8d9863af25e41034b86acec9ef50339592b22652dc772c789ea062a45dd1e09Block Operator
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