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 828479 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 828533 epoch_slot_no: 7733 block_no: 828439 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1344 time: 2018-04-03 16:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc12a6b7f07ff477817ce1fc4b7ecd410eb61a762fe20c59cfdc1df3056c3e5f6Block Operator
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