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 838661 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 838715 epoch_slot_no: 17915 block_no: 838621 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1746 time: 2018-04-06 01:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbe333814bf9382850a62d9326d205834344f52e5e0bb9a01190117f3e6f7e84eBlock Operator
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