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 825626 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 825680 epoch_slot_no: 4880 block_no: 825586 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1170 time: 2018-04-03 00:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x445d2aee5fbcbc3e11051a2cec78fab7e5085338d6c7b5df2967771db2c4e2d9Block Operator
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