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 837310 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 837364 epoch_slot_no: 16564 block_no: 837270 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2018-04-05 17:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe0b1d8b3983922d8f7dac8f62f56b5370edf6ddb61e6fdf071d0be528278eaacBlock Operator
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