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 821976 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 822030 epoch_slot_no: 1230 block_no: 821936 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1644 time: 2018-04-02 04:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x56b2c5467c86f019fdb975e9c7228098bc3e830b17b4a2c163a21403e807fd7eBlock Operator
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