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 823623 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 823677 epoch_slot_no: 2877 block_no: 823583 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3196 time: 2018-04-02 13:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x30ad8e6a651f551d4a3a02227d034472ba6af397ffb7bf37fdbe2a477f8255b6Block Operator
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