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 827738 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 827792 epoch_slot_no: 6992 block_no: 827698 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1241 time: 2018-04-03 12:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa03edc335fb46bf6732a358413ebbb524226a240ac0d6769e2d9927be403f1b2Block Operator
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