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 837082 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 837136 epoch_slot_no: 16336 block_no: 837042 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1691 time: 2018-04-05 16:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x277ac37c2ce77141ea3dcfd03648b3c752ec7b7f6acf0a3c06d952a79f84e4c6Block Operator
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