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 825641 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 825695 epoch_slot_no: 4895 block_no: 825601 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1165 time: 2018-04-03 00:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x15f23b4992bdf8df66a3aa732a306fc4228786b784e4c645747d34d69950dab6Block Operator
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