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 821216 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 821270 epoch_slot_no: 470 block_no: 821176 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1387 time: 2018-04-02 00:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a6f45f30b61669f644e8707d29215a6d2c1e244769dbdac67b1ab8b2903a35dBlock Operator
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