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 837393 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 837447 epoch_slot_no: 16647 block_no: 837353 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1709 time: 2018-04-05 18:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed8ef9903cc4be53db1675055ecf3cbde26c4697c8554903bd86dd5699ea0237Block Operator
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