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 838704 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 838758 epoch_slot_no: 17958 block_no: 838664 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2018-04-06 01:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa066209684f51369ae109c1691398fc0127198b3494e69c88bf0feb8abf94702Block Operator
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