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 834896 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 834950 epoch_slot_no: 14150 block_no: 834856 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1707 time: 2018-04-05 04:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85eea0a79f827af2ce6a207cb5646e690f7dde2c765e1cdcfcf863f5df4cbf62Block Operator
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