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 834642 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 834696 epoch_slot_no: 13896 block_no: 834602 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1534 time: 2018-04-05 02:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xedfe2dde932bbe575731fa41a8b29dd18b08bf3f74eb4846586c9d099b5e5cc7Block Operator
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