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 834472 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 834526 epoch_slot_no: 13726 block_no: 834432 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1344 time: 2018-04-05 02:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe44fdd7d4a8dcf873859bb0d839ad6de74679537b037cfc1e6585265e82b092dBlock Operator
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