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 834936 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 834990 epoch_slot_no: 14190 block_no: 834896 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1711 time: 2018-04-05 04:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x525fa8902c73f0f6c92bc2f6e447bddb4205b0e4ab4a532586d9744766a6cdb7Block Operator
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