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 824332 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 824386 epoch_slot_no: 3586 block_no: 824292 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1357 time: 2018-04-02 17:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfff943aee53955c290ddada2a427814f8a6b6a5ff24199e1a7aebfbe9a5e8a47Block Operator
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