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 825686 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 825740 epoch_slot_no: 4940 block_no: 825646 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1963 time: 2018-04-03 01:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1796c567fc396860f741fb1eeffbccc5c36090fa4a5666feba8fcbe2ab1e1a09Block Operator
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