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 831537 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 831591 epoch_slot_no: 10791 block_no: 831497 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1478 time: 2018-04-04 09:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x482ff01041abe09262a7b820f81b669889f1c2d7380ca16991f42b7e90300f47Block Operator
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