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 837534 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 837588 epoch_slot_no: 16788 block_no: 837494 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2587 time: 2018-04-05 19:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeae40cf4a9272209bc9de31a458ce6ddeec88b83ab5f8a76d825f9fd3652d892Block Operator
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