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 823514 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 823568 epoch_slot_no: 2768 block_no: 823474 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1373 time: 2018-04-02 13:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x180120930f8cee8643de99f03a9652f1757f6175ba1bd17462eb00bff1ddcc5bBlock Operator
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