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 831587 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 831641 epoch_slot_no: 10841 block_no: 831547 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1731 time: 2018-04-04 09:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc37f7ff7c6f07f415f4de0b8c4fe927735d01f7587894c47fe9fe697d5b33581Block Operator
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