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 822742 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 822796 epoch_slot_no: 1996 block_no: 822702 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2018-04-02 08:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd3100a931bfa7383d8015897f71f09fb17cc836a2fd87e15c79044107ecdc8a0Block Operator
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