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 830217 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 830271 epoch_slot_no: 9471 block_no: 830177 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3368 time: 2018-04-04 02:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfab00bcf2a891d4862feefe0bc70d3fbdd13f486a3f462faf8a51abe110cc40eBlock Operator
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