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 823605 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 823659 epoch_slot_no: 2859 block_no: 823565 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1214 time: 2018-04-02 13:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x21e4725993787387b68ea4e19a2f8c34b0e7a453c2ec1b3dc2f88d6a651b34a5Block Operator
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