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 834707 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 834761 epoch_slot_no: 13961 block_no: 834667 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2018-04-05 03:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x63b570aef5bc55f8bf2419df53cfe30b1b01f10b36ec8783eff5cfb4f02115f6Block Operator
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