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 837930 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 837984 epoch_slot_no: 17184 block_no: 837890 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2018-04-05 21:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x49f86f2717ed5364fd799b698076315c6d580d24a7e3f9b5e8d768ecc90c287eBlock Operator
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