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 825723 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 825777 epoch_slot_no: 4977 block_no: 825683 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-04-03 01:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7aff6a7b3a8626e45d4368d47805c9a47c7b30d7db6bcd0009e933e3cadb8e33Block Operator
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