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 830862 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 830916 epoch_slot_no: 10116 block_no: 830822 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1748 time: 2018-04-04 05:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf5eb0233c92bf0eea59476c314c5af0de54140c5d1a41c1ae6c680d2b686eeaaBlock Operator
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