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 26818 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 26828 epoch_slot_no: 5228 block_no: 26815 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 874 time: 2017-09-30 02:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba01e3db2708543771237609f8392a681e0f02725911f2d45fd2decae4cf78c0Block Operator
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