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 815350 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 815404 epoch_slot_no: 16204 block_no: 815311 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2969 time: 2018-03-31 15:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x03b31a97ea2635eb0be8c4bcb4c764416b5293d5bef232343e35529c5a7abe62Block Operator
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