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 821066 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 821120 epoch_slot_no: 320 block_no: 821026 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1275 time: 2018-04-01 23:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0b1ef9faf1dc07a033c0a136668d9d6a1c3eb5c39a8aaccd92665056ffd6249cBlock Operator
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