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 834997 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 835051 epoch_slot_no: 14251 block_no: 834957 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-04-05 04:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x64f0257af53701a449309895e60ca51449c8db1466a3b39653e26b3c1a84e88bBlock Operator
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