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 826109 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 826163 epoch_slot_no: 5363 block_no: 826069 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1713 time: 2018-04-03 03:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc6c384df2bbb0eb9e5369be70b8f3811eb6e9c1e65d67bae037bf1515ff58fb7Block Operator
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