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 83835 Details
Epoch: 3 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 83859 epoch_slot_no: 19059 block_no: 83830 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1268 time: 2017-10-13 07:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14cec6e4b1f52b88b5212641ff6c55731db413929584f20fba03fa3c2c8a93f4Block Operator
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