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 828613 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 828667 epoch_slot_no: 7867 block_no: 828573 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-04-03 17:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x84a551bd819dfd658933eb5cbe0ae822b01f13945a3857d26cd936cfa4f4b9aaBlock Operator
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