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 837923 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 837977 epoch_slot_no: 17177 block_no: 837883 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2154 time: 2018-04-05 21:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x51956f206634274206f4d2b2e0e0a899c9def5123aa60f2f995c17fc66b67c04Block Operator
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