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 82853 Details
Epoch: 3 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 82877 epoch_slot_no: 18077 block_no: 82848 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2017-10-13 02:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3184ea30b1c2ef13f9ae615001aa18a33300edc7dc8d680f76335a18abe2f6f4Block Operator
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