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 821993 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 822047 epoch_slot_no: 1247 block_no: 821953 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1361 time: 2018-04-02 04:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f56913db67104c514155f8f2164e9a9d0967479e9404f5a39df1f37691b8185Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: