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 837550 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 837604 epoch_slot_no: 16804 block_no: 837510 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1514 time: 2018-04-05 19:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb8bc65902a3cfc0bb3b63a6a4f208a32ee1319d994ff9ccb203d4c50e71b7c03Block Operator
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