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 837298 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 837352 epoch_slot_no: 16552 block_no: 837258 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-04-05 17:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcfb55300636420a17b63ec6bf47b26b21b711ddd771a770800d5164f78c4d5b0Block Operator
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