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 827489 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 827543 epoch_slot_no: 6743 block_no: 827449 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1676 time: 2018-04-03 11:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1264502afe679b5113e72b9c82cceb04a0afa83799d5ecd24d06a4d640ec490cBlock Operator
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