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 838645 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 838699 epoch_slot_no: 17899 block_no: 838605 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1745 time: 2018-04-06 01:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa8be955fc91446c54bbbb975bffda61bb13a045462dc6be7aece2c20e0486a5eBlock Operator
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