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 826631 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 826685 epoch_slot_no: 5885 block_no: 826591 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2162 time: 2018-04-03 06:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa14d925f44f735fee21f979d0962bcdf2a1c2ee7c31a9689d7db6fdc9e472d1eBlock Operator
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