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 819776 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 819831 epoch_slot_no: 20631 block_no: 819737 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1564 time: 2018-04-01 16:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc80198369355b455aef478d4284e8496ae607b36f133dc60b6e7992240efee4fBlock Operator
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