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 837488 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 837542 epoch_slot_no: 16742 block_no: 837448 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2968 time: 2018-04-05 18:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xafaacc11ecd5219969ae28828a80a55d6093d995dd2c4c56b344a0f7a9fc4a4cBlock Operator
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