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 820780 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 820834 epoch_slot_no: 34 block_no: 820740 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1922 time: 2018-04-01 21:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x002908a10bbec1a1c25d2f40cc567d944c3e200e78a9e37168c84a0e7dc3973dBlock Operator
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