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 825339 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 825393 epoch_slot_no: 4593 block_no: 825299 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-04-02 23:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40c0fde7c94543057b658672b1c2f764f3454c1b26ceefc2af13c35493079028Block Operator
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