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 824850 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 824904 epoch_slot_no: 4104 block_no: 824810 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-04-02 20:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb948e3de0fcdbcd4111354af45935e4328cd97e8017494b26971900eabb1c09eBlock Operator
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