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 838986 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 839040 epoch_slot_no: 18240 block_no: 838946 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1391 time: 2018-04-06 03:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x055cd9b1a5b3cca3ec59c5f4b8a6949e76908c7d8a68ecaa90885040d23656ecBlock Operator
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