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 826647 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 826701 epoch_slot_no: 5901 block_no: 826607 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1438 time: 2018-04-03 06:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3307d4f49477c565bc966ac45296219e57403dd79c047ebfe07c76c93ed78eb7Block Operator
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