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 824651 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 824705 epoch_slot_no: 3905 block_no: 824611 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1394 time: 2018-04-02 19:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4605e94b576f8cf74fd15e3419253f300edd34c364d5d7ce97db1d53ff2a0859Block Operator
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