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 815367 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 815421 epoch_slot_no: 16221 block_no: 815328 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2980 time: 2018-03-31 15:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5ebcca183402ad6bff05e3a64777e4955ff7a6c3048628648badf23f0555a1bBlock Operator
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