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 833747 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 833801 epoch_slot_no: 13001 block_no: 833707 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-04-04 21:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcffe37adf67691a18df4e5f22eabdafea45f36d2b859ae6df609381e646f221bBlock Operator
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