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 815572 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 815626 epoch_slot_no: 16426 block_no: 815533 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2018-03-31 17:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xddac1e1bc2fc501d3441b366f29978cf1245debf4874c8c57a576941be340ea3Block Operator
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