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 833538 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 833592 epoch_slot_no: 12792 block_no: 833498 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1190 time: 2018-04-04 20:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x39be9cfd046a21dacaf402a7da21b4e17bb535f608f0a5e841048d11c99eca13Block Operator
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