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 831028 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 831082 epoch_slot_no: 10282 block_no: 830988 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1112 time: 2018-04-04 06:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d7267d39d244686f2569246934e47fc0db62aeb97eb15ab83aefc7bc3018bdbBlock Operator
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