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 825449 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 825503 epoch_slot_no: 4703 block_no: 825409 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-04-02 23:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda0480bd0a5bfce6d2f884cb0448a7685fa406fcf4c99549e72fa0e404bfca66Block Operator
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