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 826064 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 826118 epoch_slot_no: 5318 block_no: 826024 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-04-03 03:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfdc27a3dff7564c2eb4fecadffb8c9b48a64bb750ee95806f8a520ed1b4d8fb0Block Operator
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