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 828662 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 828716 epoch_slot_no: 7916 block_no: 828622 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1077 time: 2018-04-03 17:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa943683c59b68b407b913f423cf01d85a0bb8b9876b53c9b101b097e8a2b4e48Block Operator
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