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 815355 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 815409 epoch_slot_no: 16209 block_no: 815316 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-03-31 15:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc490c0da7e2bb45fcd95b3751fe8c2ac5894329a78f0fcd92def9f396d384a8cBlock Operator
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