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 837794 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 837848 epoch_slot_no: 17048 block_no: 837754 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1356 time: 2018-04-05 20:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x013a7a1f2faaecfde21bc9544a5b9a4ccc8ca84f286fc666f814d121ea6227c0Block Operator
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