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 820242 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 820297 epoch_slot_no: 21097 block_no: 820203 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1362 time: 2018-04-01 18:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x59674a156b27467d97fb8f9f2686b7d05e0e6be845ffa7e13d6d682cbbf69b55Block Operator
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