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 827987 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 828041 epoch_slot_no: 7241 block_no: 827947 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2018-04-03 13:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb05f27fe829e28279480391fb9ebda18808f73ff9ea1b690181e09996475b619Block Operator
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