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 816075 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 816129 epoch_slot_no: 16929 block_no: 816036 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2258 time: 2018-03-31 19:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaac6c1050087fe303fcbfa032aa74bb563c01040dcfbb58095a03e8825a0077dBlock Operator
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