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 819282 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 819337 epoch_slot_no: 20137 block_no: 819243 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2018-04-01 13:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe36aacacbd984e419958a430643cb8d0b80e910ec5f6a9936eede4acf2e6bd1dBlock Operator
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