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 815862 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 815916 epoch_slot_no: 16716 block_no: 815823 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4059 time: 2018-03-31 18:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7c46b2b80050652e2d72bc450deda6f84c099fe55053dd8f4bc1765a92e853b2Block Operator
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