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 837714 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 837768 epoch_slot_no: 16968 block_no: 837674 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2018-04-05 20:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68941e32d7e50349d56bd2cf17519db1a9071adddf83391c2da21f21f84ba1f8Block Operator
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