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 834474 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 834528 epoch_slot_no: 13728 block_no: 834434 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2243 time: 2018-04-05 02:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x54143c736ea6ea8da56ab051a57d351d13e9a502a33cbdbbe599b59c2ebd127fBlock Operator
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