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 838695 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 838749 epoch_slot_no: 17949 block_no: 838655 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1564 time: 2018-04-06 01:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8275f1cbb3d56983f89c997e0a905823a595a49ef1ab888761edc248e90de3aeBlock Operator
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