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 825961 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 826015 epoch_slot_no: 5215 block_no: 825921 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1159 time: 2018-04-03 02:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x352d722d561ce76ba4a5e9496ad8588a7fa7826d506bf254a59cdcafc93305a0Block Operator
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