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 826630 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 826684 epoch_slot_no: 5884 block_no: 826590 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1170 time: 2018-04-03 06:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x498976947c0e62e42623411a0799a5ccb6836c8934877fb3fe7e9b2bfb505eb2Block Operator
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