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 825806 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 825860 epoch_slot_no: 5060 block_no: 825766 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1538 time: 2018-04-03 01:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbe3358370ff0e4d0d454bcc162242ea9cf123370c8997c86ae98b7de608530ccBlock Operator
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