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 815972 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 816026 epoch_slot_no: 16826 block_no: 815933 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-03-31 19:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7396f01b557e0b6bdff71266b299eb3d0bf5d5ddc64cef2bbad898d125aa72a0Block Operator
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