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 829017 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 829071 epoch_slot_no: 8271 block_no: 828977 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1610 time: 2018-04-03 19:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfb085b4d82a5c930e0e377aab3a1d687fd916db2eebefe86c77859bc342f0489Block Operator
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