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 817593 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 817648 epoch_slot_no: 18448 block_no: 817554 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1354 time: 2018-04-01 04:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa7b18ee25adc15a530b388a672bcfaefd6b1838bd36ecc54f2c5f98fed9ab857Block Operator
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