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 826237 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 826291 epoch_slot_no: 5491 block_no: 826197 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2018-04-03 04:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a5073cdb0523fa293fd41e981fceb74216b15be0fff79f2dd28110d4a6f3f3cBlock Operator
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