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 823971 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 824025 epoch_slot_no: 3225 block_no: 823931 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1369 time: 2018-04-02 15:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdb4c1d79a72424c965f87bd7d0b7b4db4d721c2e4207fffc274e3ebc6aed6b57Block Operator
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