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 826075 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 826129 epoch_slot_no: 5329 block_no: 826035 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1673 time: 2018-04-03 03:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f949324b23cd1514ecb4dca4bf22b0bba612a5cd8dd3427d2790855a1a1c9bbBlock Operator
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