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 819358 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 819413 epoch_slot_no: 20213 block_no: 819319 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1362 time: 2018-04-01 14:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x071c0cf1af20ff0bbb3c508b27cbf0c21485ab46c91497b54c719374147035acBlock Operator
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