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 825530 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 825584 epoch_slot_no: 4784 block_no: 825490 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1335 time: 2018-04-03 00:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x301fdc16b673dd4575f70b290f38cdb5ae293b70fc654e674d4cf00b2b84dde6Block Operator
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