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 825354 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 825408 epoch_slot_no: 4608 block_no: 825314 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-04-02 23:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x72593ac494b93a05b5ac1be2ee81076938102b7e31cf4b2d6bc6b785a3e8dac9Block Operator
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