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 837938 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 837992 epoch_slot_no: 17192 block_no: 837898 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1521 time: 2018-04-05 21:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x962bd400724cef8aca3d7ce1b6db83d713c7d67d3456beddcabb06ad38e2d4fbBlock Operator
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