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 824697 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 824751 epoch_slot_no: 3951 block_no: 824657 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1027 time: 2018-04-02 19:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x22361c22c11264927c645210073453cdd9a23647105d0cdfaf30b61f00ea02aeBlock Operator
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