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 834006 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 834060 epoch_slot_no: 13260 block_no: 833966 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1331 time: 2018-04-04 23:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c0409a98ba74543e102b2ef28e23a91da6cdfd4747cf93b5e9170f1058a6edeBlock Operator
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