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 822727 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 822781 epoch_slot_no: 1981 block_no: 822687 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1390 time: 2018-04-02 08:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28332c7de382e50ae30978c2c5a786c5c12b71b4428d1f1e2cb01652fd610edcBlock Operator
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