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 826348 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 826402 epoch_slot_no: 5602 block_no: 826308 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2018-04-03 04:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4b4589a38b2a3e6f0326c2086c6c05a73703a00507255a6f7af6c7f14c55e68fBlock Operator
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