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 837913 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 837967 epoch_slot_no: 17167 block_no: 837873 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-04-05 21:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd7fda444200535d2cce9852debe1fd309ffa8bfb4fb75f0dd382bc0193eb79dBlock Operator
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