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 830231 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 830285 epoch_slot_no: 9485 block_no: 830191 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2102 time: 2018-04-04 02:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa78fce87f1e723737c9e5871744dbd18ae81c9a6a360a526fdfdefc707d3868cBlock Operator
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