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 815306 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 815360 epoch_slot_no: 16160 block_no: 815267 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3331 time: 2018-03-31 15:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd9746714c26c26476a34c67f545b988ffcb38e95f818abb94f4c26cd6dcf12afBlock Operator
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