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 828872 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 828926 epoch_slot_no: 8126 block_no: 828832 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-04-03 18:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x64a51fd459317f7e95b29e132cd1f51bd9172563a75153f6163467abebbfa090Block Operator
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