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 837004 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 837058 epoch_slot_no: 16258 block_no: 836964 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1709 time: 2018-04-05 16:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb50feb3780b437ceb6834c2f12d08a5863d8099b303ae05c7cb347bf5b2d5e8dBlock Operator
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