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 831881 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 831935 epoch_slot_no: 11135 block_no: 831841 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1024 time: 2018-04-04 11:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf40c7da2b887e246168edd32bb65c75f074e2e74d6d6d9c409877abf2ab4ed7cBlock Operator
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