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 815299 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 815353 epoch_slot_no: 16153 block_no: 815260 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2018-03-31 15:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5bf0ad3ef8ed2da02e668935dc1f1a6e0ded8eba9f5246c435e9c2d4af709a6fBlock Operator
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