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 816275 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 816329 epoch_slot_no: 17129 block_no: 816236 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1684 time: 2018-03-31 20:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x135e9c5b89e8ab01edb9f9069429597db2a97f74b741eb071977ce7c06915b9bBlock Operator
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