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 820773 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 820827 epoch_slot_no: 27 block_no: 820733 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1752 time: 2018-04-01 21:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xace89d3c313115c2253a28c221441f32fdc01adfe45a064229a7e9124ddf72bdBlock Operator
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