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 826401 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 826455 epoch_slot_no: 5655 block_no: 826361 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2326 time: 2018-04-03 05:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8696529b646d14a93d634509e7631ff906fcca5a599974221f3c56d5f1a26125Block Operator
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