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 830230 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 830284 epoch_slot_no: 9484 block_no: 830190 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 944 time: 2018-04-04 02:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcf99ddb3d6bbd16858876321f08b96725ec60e09c8e5988ccf2beacd08ff96f5Block Operator
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