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 72823 Details
Epoch: 3 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 72846 epoch_slot_no: 8046 block_no: 72818 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2017-10-10 18:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb2a2eacf74569586f155741a06d1c80bfb473ac8a46e94b6f47e187844cb3d4Block Operator
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