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 827666 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 827720 epoch_slot_no: 6920 block_no: 827626 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1534 time: 2018-04-03 12:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8392c30d3334b83974b8b6c7c6d9949326d429c332c4b8f1679b3d432d67b9edBlock Operator
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