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 815573 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 815627 epoch_slot_no: 16427 block_no: 815534 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1891 time: 2018-03-31 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x473340a5cb47c051424fad7f3c1f2c1c33bf4c6fe4f259224d9873d2662a6587Block Operator
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