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 829624 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 829678 epoch_slot_no: 8878 block_no: 829584 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1741 time: 2018-04-03 23:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae04bb7c789fe5b2f5400b428ed1db5316f4221dd36f64de0db99d08bf0edc45Block Operator
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