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 837024 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 837078 epoch_slot_no: 16278 block_no: 836984 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2018-04-05 16:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd770952ca51105d08090afe70f5c63b69972ab2c2be09292af6aab843739d04Block Operator
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