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 834463 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 834517 epoch_slot_no: 13717 block_no: 834423 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1159 time: 2018-04-05 01:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7aedc23f68aa4fa251540541b1739d66e0de2a6368c1cd9997d7b37189d9633cBlock Operator
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