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 826347 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 826401 epoch_slot_no: 5601 block_no: 826307 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-04-03 04:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf85d6a0e91818ba5e49d50e3f4e0b59a944687e380b4b074d86a077a7aad258aBlock Operator
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