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 821988 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 822042 epoch_slot_no: 1242 block_no: 821948 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2018-04-02 04:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe07b8ea0912bc21166df801c09b8ee32105301daa691d68195bf76d848a4bea8Block Operator
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