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 827274 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 827328 epoch_slot_no: 6528 block_no: 827234 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2158 time: 2018-04-03 10:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d990d6b73f0c34657a05f853786d5e81e3a7716edbf8266b131110d401735b4Block Operator
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