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 829733 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 829787 epoch_slot_no: 8987 block_no: 829693 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2018-04-03 23:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a58894d442fe18839d5e386cd0b1d39ac8ac2319c3f2de4d06611d7e0a6f4dcBlock Operator
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