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 815185 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 815239 epoch_slot_no: 16039 block_no: 815146 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1170 time: 2018-03-31 14:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x561406599117bf95f19e9aee6f240dd63b0307c15aa15d88797e457325e47de6Block Operator
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