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 834996 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 835050 epoch_slot_no: 14250 block_no: 834956 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1241 time: 2018-04-05 04:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb5bec4ab27fb9a3f6447f90e76a2f45b2a82b9cbb9ea410d4463da986a2bb09dBlock Operator
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