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 830959 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 831013 epoch_slot_no: 10213 block_no: 830919 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1744 time: 2018-04-04 06:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1270cf79259217abbd792de8a3b19cfd02e437e12201c66e6451d55bffcda37fBlock Operator
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