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 829766 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 829820 epoch_slot_no: 9020 block_no: 829726 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-03 23:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xba73275c712b1d79bb8149648851bfd06cdebd787846d5bd0ffc5e6af65996ceBlock Operator
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