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 834317 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 834371 epoch_slot_no: 13571 block_no: 834277 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1520 time: 2018-04-05 01:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x677687a58b3471ece72b9925e5f1c286abb05c0e4fa7a3f0983f7aa118b212e2Block Operator
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