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 838811 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 838865 epoch_slot_no: 18065 block_no: 838771 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3007 time: 2018-04-06 02:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x31ab2bc5364c7b8b1ba9e02702a8a706403cde056ae71202d0ec08a2dbf58a30Block Operator
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