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 820631 Details
Epoch: 37 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 820686 epoch_slot_no: 21486 block_no: 820592 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1358 time: 2018-04-01 21:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74b12d67a90a583bcf46121d19013796596e6033bc95f2c4eaaf45a4d45f2c26Block Operator
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