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 815877 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 815931 epoch_slot_no: 16731 block_no: 815838 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-03-31 18:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd62280e9daa8079d4673cb39e7b31970b57f24adcf1d4ee07861e882b5a9694cBlock Operator
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