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 815361 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 815415 epoch_slot_no: 16215 block_no: 815322 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-03-31 15:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x83b6c55eff31b54571cc5e275466df5303f5f55bd05e0801f819d4a9afaa9fbfBlock Operator
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