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 814668 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 814722 epoch_slot_no: 15522 block_no: 814629 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2018-03-31 11:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc50e9c13be4033e577e0ae4b0c77a89f3b3a9e888fef25d03d2ba6cbb1d15151Block Operator
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