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 815981 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 816035 epoch_slot_no: 16835 block_no: 815942 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 985 time: 2018-03-31 19:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9f021431a45b99a691abe946615b74d6492b943020b09b9598eca7b374a437bfBlock Operator
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