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 825498 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 825552 epoch_slot_no: 4752 block_no: 825458 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2244 time: 2018-04-03 00:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x226e201fc78e42cccaa20adff9c9b879d2db43e4b02d8ebd05a2e6f125bb6293Block Operator
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