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 837612 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 837666 epoch_slot_no: 16866 block_no: 837572 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-04-05 19:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3411fdd9facb2b6632679befd802482302d95bfd18a1c2a7d4632544c03cfe78Block Operator
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