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 833521 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 833575 epoch_slot_no: 12775 block_no: 833481 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1354 time: 2018-04-04 20:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a414785e25e378676bae5d080359c3b2520a750fcdad29bf1f99a5b01f488c1Block Operator
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