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 837143 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 837197 epoch_slot_no: 16397 block_no: 837103 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1163 time: 2018-04-05 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x909ad42fa2be05a23dcb6144231c18c52e042dac0d5f5e02e3dace4c0077e751Block Operator
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