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 815272 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 815326 epoch_slot_no: 16126 block_no: 815233 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1959 time: 2018-03-31 15:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xff796c40d8710b6b57e1eb0e9603502b2b7b880136255d2ade2af32879dbd1a1Block Operator
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