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 828301 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 828355 epoch_slot_no: 7555 block_no: 828261 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-04-03 15:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4019e50799ec8afe692978d705a65230850e8932d1dec72bec3e64e167b76803Block Operator
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