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 815217 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 815271 epoch_slot_no: 16071 block_no: 815178 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1527 time: 2018-03-31 15:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe09d1e8a28ac5e507e1402e7028aabd1119083cb74a1368bde98dc36057a343bBlock Operator
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