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 826903 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 826957 epoch_slot_no: 6157 block_no: 826863 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1619 time: 2018-04-03 07:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x54600da50a2e9fbd97ac046f57d15b859f73d8ef063ce9c2e3ee81efa700d461Block Operator
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