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 826652 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 826706 epoch_slot_no: 5906 block_no: 826612 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2018-04-03 06:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86255c243d3f2eaab43332549e2b9d59a4f262eacc5443f831bba05492c327e6Block Operator
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