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 834747 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 834801 epoch_slot_no: 14001 block_no: 834707 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1525 time: 2018-04-05 03:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9e6c9c14488ba0995aba99554d833e8f6937bfe3f88490b19dd025f4b54fcd3aBlock Operator
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