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 837746 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 837800 epoch_slot_no: 17000 block_no: 837706 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2760 time: 2018-04-05 20:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc0eb0eebe2da68926ccf645c2a32a9998a5119facaf34ec6a53be36fb8e3ab80Block Operator
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