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 820327 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 820382 epoch_slot_no: 21182 block_no: 820288 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1205 time: 2018-04-01 19:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa82de190bbb8e10af87b52051a27a4af243a2c92ced87b1f9e2a2cef634cd9c6Block Operator
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