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 831551 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 831605 epoch_slot_no: 10805 block_no: 831511 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-04 09:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf5f6ce376235d357dc61cf201a309c97d14a8b482446f4fa63b2169b0476da8cBlock Operator
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