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 819955 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 820010 epoch_slot_no: 20810 block_no: 819916 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3189 time: 2018-04-01 17:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a01b8524ef890a8cf5257769d248924240beebd21a909a5adffa1cb2ce54089Block Operator
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