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 830606 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 830660 epoch_slot_no: 9860 block_no: 830566 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1739 time: 2018-04-04 04:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb36af34376a31d3f3617f010747a2d02ab08534c52e4661080c7af243062d50cBlock Operator
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