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 821875 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 821929 epoch_slot_no: 1129 block_no: 821835 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1390 time: 2018-04-02 04:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x78dc5fedc7075fffd0673308583f7cb9ae7587d7be32b25a80b9555e1412594eBlock Operator
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