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 834657 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 834711 epoch_slot_no: 13911 block_no: 834617 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1678 time: 2018-04-05 03:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1991c9f1aed15fd46fbeb5b90830ed51c90d1c9320fa66659e30e8fb1afc7d2aBlock Operator
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