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 825863 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 825917 epoch_slot_no: 5117 block_no: 825823 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1323 time: 2018-04-03 02:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8eb696dd505e5513b53c10d5eb4929f943bd7c545c146af55708a9dea4314267Block Operator
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