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 837553 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 837607 epoch_slot_no: 16807 block_no: 837513 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-04-05 19:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x796bae79732c4c105217f150bb3297a55f75e4d85ebbe6aa1d0d362c1412ecc8Block Operator
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