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 820615 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 820670 epoch_slot_no: 21470 block_no: 820576 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-01 21:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x21d0819d20855848f89bee9e98f4a829d7a8e3cb88efa6f1c4c47aea55715e81Block Operator
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