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 830743 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 830797 epoch_slot_no: 9997 block_no: 830703 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1112 time: 2018-04-04 05:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e5e62d05541424ea249916b1b4debc7fc76baca20f6975daa29e527b95f8bf9Block Operator
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