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 814664 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 814718 epoch_slot_no: 15518 block_no: 814625 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2442 time: 2018-03-31 11:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x613cb4bfdce49c4e2908c365d00448106af11f21b332edf4143f6f233518961aBlock Operator
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