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 823721 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 823775 epoch_slot_no: 2975 block_no: 823681 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1746 time: 2018-04-02 14:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf36efe9feaebc28ef5a8ca0445e4e86251203d3aeed12f21360fe87b34627d6aBlock Operator
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