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 829722 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 829776 epoch_slot_no: 8976 block_no: 829682 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1734 time: 2018-04-03 23:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x750fbf6b010661d319bfb282feac9284ff67f1cf4a110d0f3e59f8f539318e72Block Operator
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