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 838992 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 839046 epoch_slot_no: 18246 block_no: 838952 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2072 time: 2018-04-06 03:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcce638d2e51a089b0d073ad70fb3efa5997c1cce1f0c7e3a635e7b527ce91a74Block Operator
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