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 815682 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 815736 epoch_slot_no: 16536 block_no: 815643 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-03-31 17:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x94475a64e618d384ee978737cf9bed30b87e6dc078850bbfa9d93272b34c55feBlock Operator
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