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 826223 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 826277 epoch_slot_no: 5477 block_no: 826183 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2431 time: 2018-04-03 04:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ba36a5964107167c04f250334948e8a812ec55bba7a0d1992631b9749bdc572Block Operator
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