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 833918 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 833972 epoch_slot_no: 13172 block_no: 833878 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2018-04-04 22:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf8dd2346bdf02a21a31f6f14001180cd3d1ba9afe4f05c8841fba4a15af54712Block Operator
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