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 826777 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 826831 epoch_slot_no: 6031 block_no: 826737 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2018-04-03 07:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd0e16dd4a30521f44ff12b8c0168547ee708fc2ad5fec5fb63a2874bc1f655fBlock Operator
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