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 820906 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 820960 epoch_slot_no: 160 block_no: 820866 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1837 time: 2018-04-01 22:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa07221688528ebe777955ed4d23ff548378052b03dc55d6590547961bc5033f7Block Operator
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