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 834464 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 834518 epoch_slot_no: 13718 block_no: 834424 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2438 time: 2018-04-05 01:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x677b099d65fbbab74b52a2204b8a57bda1ae53bd73a1963ab12700cd3192969dBlock Operator
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