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 825897 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 825951 epoch_slot_no: 5151 block_no: 825857 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1961 time: 2018-04-03 02:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb635f998aba3d9cf4bfcac5b59d1d496b87898877ff3f93fd67e17f8ed9f69cbBlock Operator
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