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 834802 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 834856 epoch_slot_no: 14056 block_no: 834762 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2037 time: 2018-04-05 03:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf233f04551753181faa3f23a819e00e647477a9247b8b326015ce8e5b7b50679Block Operator
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