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 825041 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 825095 epoch_slot_no: 4295 block_no: 825001 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1729 time: 2018-04-02 21:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0369aef4e9129096e06cc34eb6b1f52ebaf8044576cb607f11bdb3e8c8d7562fBlock Operator
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