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 823216 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 823270 epoch_slot_no: 2470 block_no: 823176 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1377 time: 2018-04-02 11:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a070474b5e5fc461738068483034fbfc0e385d1c025474c1064d17634f7e888Block Operator
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