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 830082 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 830136 epoch_slot_no: 9336 block_no: 830042 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1379 time: 2018-04-04 01:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1df68f86f04d8104be5e316721b84cac16798062cd38000a2645d181247a3f80Block Operator
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