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 827303 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 827357 epoch_slot_no: 6557 block_no: 827263 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-04-03 10:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0bc9ec758515df19e420b54ea5b8a9f3843eaf9e6e986fb59885efa2a0a3e93bBlock Operator
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