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 824170 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 824224 epoch_slot_no: 3424 block_no: 824130 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1394 time: 2018-04-02 16:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf108be6d20819d0941cdc7f50d5a7985c4826157a80bff23d8af61ef20b2f3d2Block Operator
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