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 83208 Details
Epoch: 3 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 83232 epoch_slot_no: 18432 block_no: 83203 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 911 time: 2017-10-13 04:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46d7da4eded0dc124043a65a8e38113499ca456ffa24d4f3bbb1248a3dff6820Block Operator
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