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 816597 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 816651 epoch_slot_no: 17451 block_no: 816558 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1019 time: 2018-03-31 22:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x04d69c894b20b26d7ed1c0c86a330dcccd754a4a337c7664eea3c8e5b3d40506Block Operator
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