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 826617 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 826671 epoch_slot_no: 5871 block_no: 826577 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2018-04-03 06:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x10cc61d7509afd1432e571beb8c3b17b3670500eb24588d52ebfbefb13494d43Block Operator
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