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 815297 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 815351 epoch_slot_no: 16151 block_no: 815258 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-03-31 15:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28c2fe9e9ad0d9580dafc641fd55be172285518d9973b593f975e38b61dd2c9cBlock Operator
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