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 823736 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 823790 epoch_slot_no: 2990 block_no: 823696 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1380 time: 2018-04-02 14:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaf720d1b16634dc32fbd04793a9ce76c5e3a2e299d66c1b815233a4fa44a8b75Block Operator
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