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 825492 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 825546 epoch_slot_no: 4746 block_no: 825452 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1253 time: 2018-04-03 00:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd5038163c1a2b13b78956c97c6f3714f8dda4c2036c222c628052210dc4eac8eBlock Operator
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