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 837306 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 837360 epoch_slot_no: 16560 block_no: 837266 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1077 time: 2018-04-05 17:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86dff9c90cb7a77ad8ff32c61c267af9dfdd543b0fd3da07738e48f024d1978fBlock Operator
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