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 830419 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 830473 epoch_slot_no: 9673 block_no: 830379 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1190 time: 2018-04-04 03:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaabaff858b861afdb474239f111e6d4fee3409877e0a61898625226ab9f9b9d1Block Operator
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